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Towel toss bullseye swimming pool game

Toss rolled towels at a safe target and count clean landings.

Use this when friends are at a swimming pool and want a bullseye toss that starts fast.

  • BoardSwimming Pool
  • CategoryPoolside Social
  • Best forPoolside or patio groups that need dry-land play.
  • Players2-12
Towel Toss Bullseye activity preview - Roll or toss a dry towel toward deck-safe target zones without sliding into the pool edge.
Play idea from Swimming Pool Board.
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Quick start.

“Toss rolled towels at a safe target and count clean landings. Mark a toss line and target away from wet edges and foot traffic. Players toss rolled towels one at a time toward the target zone. A towel landing fully inside the target scores 1 point.”

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How to play Towel Toss Bullseye

Step 1

Players toss rolled towels one at a time toward the target zone.

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

A towel landing fully inside the target scores 1 point.

Example: A rolled towel lands inside the closest ring and scores 1.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Loose towels slide unpredictably. Roll them consistently before each turn.

Safety: Keep the toss lane away from the pool edge and do not run on wet deck.

Best for

Who it fits

Poolside or patio groups that need dry-land play.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Swimming Pool
Category Poolside Social
Best for Poolside or patio groups that need dry-land play.
Players 2-12
Time 10-20 min
Gear Rolled towels and target zone
Space Clear deck or patio away from pool edge
Energy Medium
Setup Mark a toss line and target away from wet edges and foot traffic.
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Variations to try

  • Short mode: lower the target score or timer for Towel Toss Bullseye.
  • Pressure mode: make the final turn or final hand worth 2 points if the group wants a comeback.
  • Call the Ring
  • One Bounce
  • Partner Toss
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We're playing Towel Toss Bullseye from Studboards. Toss rolled towels at a safe target and count clean landings. Fits: Players: 2-12 | Time: 10-20 min | Gear: Rolled towels and target zone Safety: Keep the toss lane away from the pool edge and do not run on wet deck. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/swimming-pool/towel-toss-bullseye.html