Top 7 Trendy Beach Games for Summer 2025

Every year, beaches are transformed into giant playgrounds. In 2025, the classics are getting a makeover, and new trends are emerging. If you're looking for a trendy beach game for 2025, whether with family, friends or sports enthusiasts, this article is for you!

Discover our selection of the most popular beach games of 2025, including ultimate frisbee, connected games, skill challenges and fun novelties to take anywhere.

🥇 The 7 Trendy Beach Games of 2025

1. 🥏 Ultimate Frisbee - The Great Return of the Flying Discs

Aim of the game: Score points by catching the disc in the opponent's goal area.

Procedure:

Two teams (usually 5 to 7 players per team on the beach) play against each other.
The disc is thrown from one team to the other.
The player carrying the disc cannot run; he must pass the disc to a teammate.
The aim is to advance by successive passes until reaching the goal area to score a point.
Automatic turn: if the disc falls or is intercepted, possession changes.

Small beach variation:
On the sand, matches are often shorter (e.g. 7 winning points) and more relaxed!

2. 🏐 Beach Spike - The viral game on TikTok

Aim of the game: Bounce the ball over the net in such a way that the opposing team can't retrieve it.

Procedure :

Two teams of 2 players.
The server hits the ball onto the net stretched out in the middle.
The opposing team has up to 3 touches to return the ball to the net.
After the serve, there are no more "camps": players can move 360° around the net.
If the opponent fails to catch or return the ball correctly → 1 point scored.

Special "beach" feature:
Spectacular dives are allowed... and encouraged!

3. 🥎 Roundnet XL - Family version

Aim of the game: Same principle as Beach Spike, but bigger and more accessible.

Procedure:

Two teams, often slightly larger (up to 3-4 players per team).
The net is wider and lower, and the ball softer.
Players exchange shots by hitting the ball against the net.
Maximum 3 touches per team before returning the ball.

Why is it different?
The pace is gentler → perfect for kids, grandparents, or beginners!

4. 🏹 Beach Mölkky

Aim of the game: Achieve exactly 50 points by knocking down numbered pins.

Procedure:

The skittles (numbered 1 to 12) are placed upright, close together.
In turn, each player throws a small stick (the "mölkky") to knock down the pins.
If only 1 pin falls → score = pin number.
If several fall → score = number of pins fallen.
After each throw, the fallen pins are picked up at the exact spot where they landed (the game gradually spreads out).
The aim is to reach exactly 50 points. If you go over, you're down to 25 points!

Beach special:
Beach sets are lighter to prevent them sinking too deeply into the sand.

5. 🤳 Beach Quest in Augmented Reality

Aim of the game: Successfully complete an interactive treasure hunt on the beach using your smartphone.

Procedure:

Install an AR (augmented reality) compatible mobile application.
Position physical or virtual beacons around the beach (GPS points, objects, etc.).
Participants must solve puzzles, scan beacons, and complete physical or agility challenges.
The game can be played solo, in pairs or in teams, depending on the rules chosen.

The most fun:
Some challenges require acrobatic figures... perfect for impressing on Instagram!

6. ⛳ Beach Golf

Aim of the game: Complete an improvised mini-golf course with as few strokes as possible.

Procedure:

Create your course directly on the beach, using natural obstacles (holes in the sand, small mounds, shells, etc.).
Define a start and finish for each "hole".
Each player must hit the ball with his or her club to reach the target.
The player with the fewest strokes wins the hole.

Beach special:
Special kits are available with larger balls and shorter clubs for easier play on the sand.

7. 🧩 XXL Sand Puzzles

Aim of the game: Assemble all the giant puzzle pieces directly on the sand.

Procedure:

Unroll or assemble your basic mat on the sand.
Spread the giant foam puzzle pieces around you.
Assemble them by hand to reconstitute the image.

Good to know:
Some puzzles are collaborative and designed for 4 to 6 people → chill atmosphere guaranteed at sunset.

Why is Ultimate Frisbee the Star Game of Summer 2025?

Ultimate Frisbee ticks all the boxes:

✅ No complicated equipment
✅ No need for nets or marked fields
✅ Accessible to all
✅ Easy to transport (especially with a lightweight and durable Iodisc)

With its dynamic, fun format, it's the trendy beach game of 2025, especially for young adults, sporty families and backpackers.

Customize your experience with a personalized disc!

And what if you went one step further? Surprise your beach gang or tournament team by creating a customized Frisbee disc with :

Your logo
A summer motif
Your favorite colors

👉 It's all possible with our Iodisc disc personalization tool. A must-have for this summer!

Where to buy your ultimate beach disc?

On Iodisc.comyou'll find :

Discs conforming to international standards (175g)
Models perfect for recreational or competitive play
Quick and easy customization options
Fast delivery to Canada, the USA and Europe

🌞 In short: the must-have beach games of 2025

Beach game	Ideal number of players	Level of intensity	Equipment required
Ultimate Frisbee	4 à 14	⚡⚡⚡	Ultimate Disc
Beach Spike	4	⚡⚡⚡	Beach Spike Kit
Roundnet XL	4 à 6	⚡⚡	Roundnet XL Kit
Beach Mölkky	2 à 6	⚡	Sand resistant Mölkky set
Beach Quest	1+	⚡⚡	Smartphone + app
Beach Golf	2+	⚡	Beach mini-golf kit
Puzzle XXL	1+	-	Giant foam puzzle