Top 10 Pool-side Games of 2018
There are many Pool-side Games out there for people to play with their friends and family and here are the Top Ten Pool-side Games of 2018, popular beach games with great quality and replay-ability. From Combination games to unique games like SpikeBall, Bottle Bash, and of course the beer pong based game, BucketBall™, this list will provide endless options and of course endless fun for all.
1. BucketBall
Played just like the ever popular beer pong but on a larger scale with a few additional styles of play included, BucketBall™ is the ultimate beach, poolside, backyard, tailgate, camping, and outdoor game. BucketBall™ has two editions: the Giant Beer Pong™ Edition and the Beach Edition. The Giant Beer Pong™ Edition Starter Pack includes 12 Ultra-Durable Red Buckets, 2 Bucket Pong™ Game Balls, a Tote Bag, and Instructions, all backed by a Lifetime Warranty. The Beach Edition includes 6 Blue Buckets, 6 Orange Buckets, 2 Hybrid Game Balls, a Tote Bag, and Instructions, also backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Both the Giant Beer Pong™ Edition and Beach Edition also offer a Combo Pack and a Party Pack. The Combo Pack includes everything in either sets of Starter Packs plus 2 Hybrid Game Balls for the Giant Beer Pong™ Edition, 2 Bucket Pong™ Balls for the Beach Edition, and 2 Tailgate Game Balls for both sets. The Party Packs includes everything in the Combo Pack plus 2 Inflatable Racks allowing you to play near anywhere. Looking for a fun Pool-side game that will have heads turning, then BucketBall™ is the best Pool-side game for you!
2. Spikeball
Made popular on Shark Tank, Spikeball revolves around a mini trampoline-style net. The set measures 22 x 5 x 10 inches and weighs 3.53 pounds, making it possible to tote around in a suitcase. The net rests comfortably on the sand and is easy to transport with its fold-able legs, and also includes two extra balls. Spikeball expands on the ever popular sport of volleyball with each team given three tries to get the ball into the net (instead of over the net). Teams of two take turns spiking the ball at the net as hard, and strategically as possible to prevent the opponent from getting it or spiking it back. It’s a fast-paced and aggressive poolside game that provides an entertaining challenge by the poolside or even in the pool with the SpikeBouy.
3. Bottle Bash
The Bottle Bash game is easy to set up and can even be played between 20, 30, or 40 foot long areas depending on what difficulty you want to play. Coming with two non-breakable life like bottles, two Telescoping metal poles for use on sand or turf with built in scoring system, Bottle Bash is easy, safe, and able to be played near anywhere. The game can be played with 2 players or 2 teams with the goal of the game being to toss the flying disc at your opponent's pole with the bottle set on top as the main target. However, the other team plays defense to catch both the disc and bottle to keep the other team from scoring as well. Additional accessories include a multi-surface base with built in cup holders for use on pavement, gymnasium floor or other hard surfaces and a mesh bag for carry and storage. Check out Bottle Bash for a unique Pool-side game experience.
4. Cornhole
5. Ramp Shot
RampShot is a four player Pool-side game that utilizes two high quality plastic ramps and four racquetball style balls. Teammates of each of the two teams stand on opposite sides of the playing area and work together to score points by tossing and/or catching the balls. The design of the ramp allows for unpredictable bounces and exciting highlight reel catches. Players can earn 3 points for a shot directly in the net and 1 point if your teammate catches the ball on a fly after bouncing off the top of the ramp. If the shooter's toss instead hits the front of the ramp, the ball will bounce back in the shooter's direction then the opposing team member can catch the ball to gain an extra shot for their team. The first team to get 15 points wins! Three out of four players are involved in every play keeping play intense and entertaining.
6. Beer Pong Golf
For those golfers looking to bring a little of their favorite sport to their friends and family but not just at the course, then Beer Pong Golf is the best Pool-side game for you. Each board measures 48" x 24" x 2" and approximately 10 lb and the mats are made of high quality artificial turf attached to heavy rubber so it moves very little or not at all when you hit the ball. The mats also allow you to play on virtually any surface. Each board has 10 holes that will fit any standard plastic cup including red solo cups. The T-Shape legs fold under for easy storage and transportation using a built in hinge. The balls are made of high quality plastic in the style of golf balls. Its encouraged to play Beer Pong Golf near anywhere so these balls were made durable, with that in mind. So get out there and play with your friends at the tailgate, party, or any number of events and places you can think of! All in all if your looking to have some fun with a great new Pool-side game then Beer Pong Golf is definitely the game for you!
7. KanJam
KanJam, the popular Pool-side game with its humble New York state beginnings is now one of the most popular, fun, and competitive team games that can be played by the Pool. The game includes two cans with open tops and a larger slit on the front that’s slightly wider than a Frisbee. The cans themselves are about knee high when set up and are also able to fold flat into a circle, allowing them to be easily stowed away for transportation and/or storage. The game is played by setting the cans 50 feet apart with two teams of four using one Frisbee with the ultimate goal of getting the Frisbee into the front slot of the can for an instant victory, with a number of other ways to obtain points throughout the game as well.
8. Ladder Golf
Ladder Golf is played with 2 or more players or teams. Each player has 3 golf ball bolas. A bola is 2 golf balls attached by a nylon rope. The object of the game is to wrap your bolas around the steps of the ladder. The ladder consists of 3 steps, a top, middle and a bottom step. To play Ladder Golf, just setup the game Ladders about 5 paces apart and start tossing the bolas to score points. You get points by wrapping your bolas around the rungs and making sure they stick, so that the other player doesn’t knock them off. You will get 3 points for the top rung, 2 points for the middle and 1 point for the lower rung. The first player to score exactly 21 points wins.
9. Combo Game Pack
Play any game, any time, get all the accessories needed to play four different outdoor games come packed into one convenient carrying bag. Play the various different Pool-side games separately according to their original rules, new rules, or even mix them up to create your own game, the possibilities are endless. The Combo Game Pack comes with one 7.2 inch Flying disc, three 2.8 inch Whiffle balls, and one 15-26 inch Wiffle ball bat, two 12.2x7.08 inch Paddle ball rackets, two 14.96x4.33 inch Flip/toss rackets, and an additional 17.7x11.8 inch. carrying bag.
10. Bocce Ball
One of the oldest forms of lawn bowling, Bocce Ball is a relaxing yet strategic game that's great for players of all ages and skill levels to participate. The set includes four green balls and four red balls, as well as a white pallino ball and a measuring device for making more precise score measurements. Players can use the set for a wide variety of team configurations: two single players competing against each other, or two teams with up to four players each. In the yard, at the beach, at the pool-side, or on the tarmac playing Bocce Ball on these ground surfaces and others make for interesting places to play, and switching up the terrain helps keep everyone on their toes too.