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5 water games and floats to amplify your home pool

Spend your last days of summer lounging around the pool, whether in your backyard or on a last-minute vacation. These floats and water games will add an extra element of fun.

By Michele Kettner August 7, 2020 at 10:51 am

pink lounge pool floatie
Photo courtesy of Frontgate

Luxury Lounger

Whether you want to float in the pool or lounge in the sun, this chaise float is the best of both worlds. // Drift Chaise Float; $199

poker game themed pool float
Photo courtesy of Lowes

High Roller

Reminisce about weekly poker games and nights at the casino with a larger-than-life poker chip float. // Swimline 60-in Highroller Chip Island Round Inflatable 2 Rider Swimming Pool Float; $31.79

versace themed pool float
Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Designer Drift

Live in the lap of luxury as you work on your summer tan and float around the pool on those hot summer days. // Versace Inflatable Pool Tube; $250

tic tac toe pool float game
Photo courtesy of Pool Candy

Xs and Os

Take your games outside and still keep cool during a summer heat wave with this pool-friendly tic-tac-toe float. // PoolCandy Inflatable Tic Tac Toe; $17.99

mermaid themed pool float
Photo courtesy of Target

Mermaid Magic

Bring out your inner Ariel and spend the day flipping your fins in the pool. // Mermaid Tail Pool Float Rose Gold – Sun Squad; $20

This post originally appeared in our August 2020 print issue. For more home finds, subscribe to our weekly Home newsletter.

Michele Kettner

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.

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