This review has been updated 10 times since it was first published in July of 2018. If you expect to have small children at your next party — or just adults who drink until they act like children — then having a few inflatable games on hand is a smart idea. The options on this list are perfect for kids of all ages, and they can make a day at the pool even more fun than usual. Even better, you can deflate them so that they take up almost no room when it’s time to store them. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review.

10. Intex Volleyball
Make your next pool party even more fun — if that’s even possible — with the Intex Volleyball (around $11). The set includes an inflatable net and ball, and you can anchor the whole thing down to make sure it doesn’t float away every time you jump up for a block.
- Comes with repair kit
- Can accommodate up to 8 players
- Ball is too small and lightweight

9. Coop Hydro Spring Hoops
The Coop Hydro Spring Hoops (about $11) lets you bring the hardwood into the pool, as the fabric-covered ball and floating hoop enable you to practice those low-post moves while staying cool. The ball is nonslip as well, so you can dunk on your friends (and then dunk your friends).
- Includes a carrying bag
- Stays stable without tipping over
- Ball doesn't hold air for long

8. Gamie Duck Pond
You can keep your preschool kids — and their friends — occupied for hours with the Gamie Duck Pond (around $27). The pond floats, making it perfect for taking out on the water on sunny days, and the matching game will promote memory and deduction skills.
- Convenient drain hole on the bottom
- Ducks made of durable hard plastic
- Pond is on the small side

7. Neliblu Baseball
Let your little sluggers reenact the Home Run Derby in your backyard without fear of broken windows (or noses), thanks to this set from Neliblu Baseball (appx. $19). It comes with a dozen bats and balls, so the whole party will be able to play simultaneously.
- Perfect for barbecues
- Make great party favors
- Not terribly durable

6. Hantajanss Reindeer Ring Toss
Make the holidays a little more enjoyable with the Hantajanss Reindeer Ring Toss (about $8). One person wears the inflatable antlers, while the other tries to toss rings on them, helping to improve hand-eye coordination and develop fine motor skills while also having fun.
- Comes with air pump
- Perfect for classroom use
- Difficult to keep antlers in place

5. Intex Inflat-A-Bull
Challenge your friends and family to a riverside rodeo with the Intex Inflat-A-Bull (appx. $45). Made of durable 17.5 gauge vinyl, it can handle riders of any size — the question is whether those riders can handle it when the bull starts pitching and bucking.
- Great for lakes and ponds
- Photo-realistic printing
- Takes a long time to inflate


4. Identity Games Who’s the Dude
Play your next round of charades with a twist, thanks to Identity Games Who’s the Dude. The gist is that you act out songs, movie scenes, and more using the life-sized inflatable person — so there’s no excuse if your team can’t figure out the answer was “Dirty Dancing.”
- Includes timer and score sheets
- Includes various practice missions
- Well-established online community

3. WowWee Robotic Enhanced Vehicles
Be a speed demon of the roads with the WowWee Robotic Enhanced Vehicles. Pit your favorite car against up to 15 different players and track other units with BeaconSense technology, or choose the single-player mode to battle a series of A.I. competitors.
- Mimics real-world crashes on impact
- No codes or password required
- Real-time tracking and planning

2. Ubtech Jimu
With over 400 snap-together pieces and animated step-by-step building instructions, the Ubtech Jimu is a fun and educational project to undertake with your family. It uses a Blockly coding platform that allows you to program this robot to perform a myriad of activities.
- Ultrasonic sensor with rgb lights
- Comes with 2 types of motor
- Suitable for ages 8 and up

1. Lego Batmobile
Help keep the streets of Gotham safe from villains with the Lego Batmobile, which features 4-wheel drive and dual stud shooters. It’s compatible with other DC superheroes toys of its kind, so friends can join in to make sure justice wins in the battle against evil.
- Batman minifigure included
- Wheels with a good grip
- Connection range is about 30 feet

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