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Floating target curl swimming pool game

Send a floating object toward a target zone with one controlled push.

Use this when friends are at a swimming pool and want a curling target that starts fast.

  • BoardSwimming Pool
  • CategoryNoodle + Target
  • Best forPool groups that like accuracy games more than races.
  • Players2-10
Floating Target Curl activity preview - Push a floating disc, sponge, or small float toward a target zone and let it drift to a stop.
Play idea from Swimming Pool Board.
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Quick start.

“Send a floating object toward a target zone with one controlled push. Mark a launch line and target zone away from edges and swimmers. Each player gives the object one controlled push and watches where it settles. Landing inside the target zone scores 1 point; closest to center can break ties.”

Run the round

How to play Floating Target Curl

Step 1

Each player gives the object one controlled push and watches where it settles.

Step 2

After each result, record it and rotate to the next player or team.

Step 3

Continue equal turns until the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Landing inside the target zone scores 1 point; closest to center can break ties.

Example: A float settles inside the center ring and scores 1 point.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Waves from spectators can decide the round. Keep others clear during attempts.

Safety: No running pushes from the deck and no diving after floating objects.

Best for

Who it fits

Pool groups that like accuracy games more than races.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Swimming Pool
Category Noodle + Target
Best for Pool groups that like accuracy games more than races.
Players 2-10
Time 10-20 min
Gear Floating object and target zone
Space Calm pool area
Energy Medium
Setup Mark a launch line and target zone away from edges and swimmers.
Twist it

Variations to try

  • Short mode: lower the target score or timer for Floating Target Curl.
  • Pressure mode: make the final turn or final hand worth 2 points if the group wants a comeback.
  • Center Bonus
  • Call the Zone
  • One Push Only
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We're playing Floating Target Curl from Studboards. Send a floating object toward a target zone with one controlled push. Fits: Players: 2-10 | Time: 10-20 min | Gear: Floating object and target zone Safety: No running pushes from the deck and no diving after floating objects. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/swimming-pool/floating-target-curl.html