Children love to jump and splash in the water during summers to beat the heat. So, here’s our list of water games for kids that are exciting and let them have the time of their lives. While it’s possible to visit the nearest water park for some great fun in groups, it’s also possible to have fun in your backyard. From water sprays to water balloons, many exciting toys are available for fun playtime with friends and siblings. So, go through the available options to choose a suitable game for your children.
25 Water Games Your Children Will Enjoy
1. Water relay
Your children wouldn’t want to miss this game with water. You will need:
Water buckets Bottles or plastic cups Whistle
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2. Balloons in the pool:
Balloons, color, and foam are a no-fail trick to make kids happy. You will need:
A kiddie pool Water balloons of two colors Color Timer Foam
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3. Water balloon pinata:
Play this to find out how many balloons one can explode without seeing! You will need:
Water balloons Clothesline or rope Blindfolds Timer
How to play:
4. Wet bomb tag
Tag games are always fun. But water adds more joy to it. This is an ideal outdoor water game. You will need:
A timer Water balloons
How to play:
5. Balloon and music
Water balloons need not always be splashed. Play it with a twist. You will need:
Water balloons Phone/ Bluetooth speakers
How to play:
6. Slip and slide
Hear your kids splashing in the water and roaring with laughter. You will need:
Tarp cloth Stakes Hosepipe
How to play:
7. Water limbo
All you need is a bunch of kids willing to get drenched happily. You will need:
Garden hose Whistle
How to play:
8. Water balloon treasure
Who wouldn’t love a treasure after a pop? You will need:
Water balloons Color(optional)
How to play:
9. Ice cube painting
One of the best water games is undoubtedly painting with cubes of colored ice. You will need:
Ice cubes Watercolor Paper/ fabric
How to play:
10. Sponge toss
Sponge toss is another fun way of playing water relay. It’s great for hand-eye coordination and teamwork skills. You will need:
Sponges 4 buckets – 2 for each team
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11. Frozen toe
The frozen toe is not only fun but also a challenging game that brings confidence and joy to your child. You will need:
Kiddie pool Ice cubes 2 buckets A whistle A timer
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12. Catch water bombs
Throw, pop and you win the game! You will need:
Water balloons
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13. Water bomb target
Get ready for some real splash fights with water bombs. You will need:
Materials for the targets Water balloons Markers
How to play:
14. Don’t get wet
After the game, turn the sprinklers on to let the kids. You will need:
Sprinklers Whistle
How to play:
15. Red light green light with sprinkler
This is a fun variation of the red light green light game, with a sprinkler added. You will need:
A sprinkler
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16. Sharks and minnows
Play this game and watch the sharks hunt their minnows down. You will need:
Sprinklers
How to play:
17. A chance bottle
Whether one wins or gets splashed it’s going to be fun for all. You will need:
Plastic bottles/ dixie cups
How to play:
18. Water windmill
This game can be played anywhere from your backyard to the beach. You will need:
A pail A timer
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19. Blindfold maze
This game will teach your kid to coordinate and play in a team while enjoying themselves. You will need:
Squirt gun
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20. Duck Splash
This game is played with an amusing twist to the regular duck goose game. You will need:
A bucket full of water
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21. Drop or pop
Drop it or pop it, fun is all yours. You will need:
Water balloons
How to play:
22. Balloon spoon race
A regular game with a fun twist is worth a try. You will need:
Spoons Water balloons
How to play:
23. Water balloon dodgeball
You will need:
Water balloons Bucket Chalk/tape
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24. Race like a dolphin
This game is especially for kids who love the swimming pool. Play this game in the shallow end of the pool with kids. You will need:
Beach balls Swimming costumes for each kid
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25. Pool goals
Watch your kids score goals in this water game. You will need:
Pool noodles Beach balls Basketball hoop
How to play:
