Swimming Pool Marco Polo

A classic pool game that is fun for all ages.

Description

Swimming Pool Marco Polo is a classic pool game that is fun for all ages. The game is played with two or more people, and the goal is to find the person who is “it” by calling out “Marco!” and listening for the response “Polo!”. The person who is “it” must try to find the other players and tag them. If a player is tagged, they become “it”.

Categories: Outdoor Games, Family Games

How to Play

• Number of Players Required: 2 or more players

• What You’ll Need

• A swimming pool
• At least two people

• Gameplay

  1. One person is chosen to be “it”.
  2. The person who is “it” closes their eyes and counts to 10.
  3. The other players spread out in the pool.
  4. When the person who is “it” finishes counting, they open their eyes and start calling out “Marco!”.
  5. The other players respond by calling out “Polo!”.
  6. The person who is “it” tries to find the other players and tag them.
  7. If a player is tagged, they become “it”.
  8. The game continues until there is only one player left who has not been tagged.

Winning Criteria: The last player who is not tagged wins the game.

Estimated Playtime: Varies depending on the number of players and the size of the pool

Make it Your Own

• You can make the game more challenging by making the person who is “it” wear a blindfold.
• You can also make the game more fun by adding obstacles to the pool, such as floats or toys.

Ready to Play? Are you ready to play Swimming Pool Marco Polo?

Safety Note: Swimming Pool Marco Polo should only be played in a pool that is supervised by an adult. Players should be aware of their surroundings and avoid diving into shallow water.

Tags: pool games, summer games, kids games