Funny Game, inner tube in the pool

A fun pool game with a tube, often referred to as "Tube Racing" or "Tube Relay," involves players using inflatable tubes to add an entertaining twist to swimming. Here's a description of how the game is played:

Game Setup:

Gather participants and allocate teams, if playing in teams.
Inflate the pool tubes and ensure they are floating steadily in the water.
Mark a starting point and a finish line in the pool.
How to Play:

Each player or team starts at the designated starting point, holding onto their inflated tube.
When the game begins, participants must climb onto their tubes and use them as flotation devices.
The objective is to race to the finish line as quickly as possible while staying on the tube.
Players can use their hands and legs to paddle or kick the water to move forward.
To make the game more entertaining, you can introduce obstacles like floating pool noodles or rings that participants must navigate around or under.
The first player or team to reach the finish line wins the round.
Variations:

Relay Race: If you have multiple players or teams, you can turn it into a relay race. Each player takes a turn racing from the starting point to the finish line and then tags the next teammate.
Tube Wrestling: In this variation, players try to knock each other off their tubes while staying on their own. The last person remaining on their tube wins.
Tube Basketball: Set up a poolside basketball hoop and have players use their tubes to try and score goals by tossing a ball through the hoop.
Tube Capture the Flag: Adapt the classic game "Capture the Flag" by having players carry a flag or an object on their tube to their team's side without getting tagged by opponents.
These pool games with tubes add excitement and laughter to any pool party or gathering, making them a great way to enjoy the water on a hot day. Remember to prioritize safety and ensure that all participants are comfortable in the water.