What counts as a penalty in Pool Drinking Games?

Penalties can include falling off an inflatable, dropping a pool toy during a challenge, or spilling your drink while racing.

How do winners assign drinks?

Winners can point to specific players or make group assignments, like 'anyone who touched the inflatable shark drinks.'

What happens in the final penalty?

The loser might need to chug their drink, perform a funny poolside stunt, or retrieve all scattered toys from the bottom of the pool.

Can you play this without alcohol?

Yes, substitute drinks with water or a non-alcoholic option, and adjust penalties to fun dares instead of drinking.

Pool Drinking Games - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Pool Drinking Games is a drinking game in the Outdoor Games category for 4-20 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Swimming pool challenges

Equipment Needed

Outdoor supplies
Drinks

Setup

Grab an assortment of swimming pool inflatables, pool noodles, and waterproof toys, then scatter them throughout the pool area. Establish safe zones, like the shallow end or pool deck, where players can regroup without penalty. Define your starting point, such as a diving board or edge of the pool, and designate a drink station nearby for penalties and rewards.

How to Play Pool Drinking Games

Set up the game according to basic rules
Players take turns or play simultaneously
Penalties result in drinking
Success means assigning drinks
Continue until winner emerges
Loser faces final penalty
Winner earns bragging rights
Adjust rules as needed for your group

Tips & Strategies

If you're using inflatables as obstacles, make sure to test their stability ahead of time,anything too slippery ruins the challenge. Keep drinks in plastic cups or bottles to avoid spills when penalties are served poolside. During simultaneous play, assign one person to referee movement and scoring since chaos can break out quickly. Always announce the final penalty for losers at the start of the game to build anticipation and keep players fully engaged.

Variations

Float Relay. Dive Challenge. Team Takedown

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a penalty in Pool Drinking Games?: Penalties can include falling off an inflatable, dropping a pool toy during a challenge, or spilling your drink while racing.
How do winners assign drinks?: Winners can point to specific players or make group assignments, like 'anyone who touched the inflatable shark drinks.'
What happens in the final penalty?: The loser might need to chug their drink, perform a funny poolside stunt, or retrieve all scattered toys from the bottom of the pool.
Can you play this without alcohol?: Yes, substitute drinks with water or a non-alcoholic option, and adjust penalties to fun dares instead of drinking.

Players: 4-20 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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