5 Fun and Safe Hot Tub Games to Play With Family and Friends

Hot tubs are for more than just relaxation—they can also be a place for fun and excitement when shared with family and friends!

Adding a playful twist to your hot tub gatherings is a great way to create lasting memories. Here are five fun and safe hot tub games that are perfect for all ages, whether you’re hosting a small family get-together or an evening with friends.

1. Floating Ping Pong

How to Play: Grab a small, floating tray or a soft paddleboard to act as the table, and use ping pong balls for a quick game of floating ping pong. The goal is to bounce the ball to each other using your hands or small paddles without letting it sink. To make it more challenging, introduce a time limit or a scoring system where you lose a point if the ball touches the water.

2.Water Cards

How to Play: Flip a Frisbee upside down and use it as a floating playing table for your waterproof cards. Gather your family or friends around and deal out a hand of your favorite card game. Water Cards is perfect for casual fun and friendly competition, allowing everyone to engage in a classic card game while enjoying the relaxing water.

3. Sink the Battleship

How to Play: Place one cup in the middle of the hot tub and take turns using the other cup to pour water into it. After each pour, count to 5 to see if the cup remains afloat. The player who sinks the “battleship” (causes the cup to sink) is out of the game—and for added fun, they must exit the hot tub! Continue until only one person is left.

4. Dodgeball

How to Play: Start with 3–5 ping pong balls floating in the hot tub. The goal is to avoid being touched by any of the balls while keeping your feet planted on the bottom of the tub. Players move around, dodging the balls. If a ball touches you, you’re out and must exit the hot tub. As each player is eliminated, another ping pong ball is added to make dodging even trickier.

5. Slap Shot

How to Play: Split into two teams. You’ll need one ping pong ball or any lightweight floating object. The goal is to make the ball touch the opposing team’s side of the hot tub. You can splash, create waves, or blow on the ball, but no one is allowed to touch it with their hands. Each time the ball reaches the other team’s side, your team earns a point. Add extra fun by having the winning team decide a playful consequence for the losers!

Have More Fun in Your Hot Tub Today!

Adding games to your hot tub routine is a fantastic way to increase the fun factor while still relaxing. These hot tub games are easy to set up, require minimal equipment, and are suitable for all ages.

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