Kan Jam Splash

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

Lineup note: Outdoor disc games — the floating pool-and-beach version of the original Kan Jam game.

Version Lineage

• Original Kan Jam — the classic backyard disc-toss game, first released in the 2000s (KanJam LLC, Buffalo, NY).
• Kan Jam Splash (current) — the floating water version with two floating goals, two custom floats, waterproof labels, and a mini flying disc. Active in the lineup as of 2026 at $39.99.
• Related variants: Illuminate (light-up night set), Pro Set, Rookie, USA, Mini/tabletop. Splash remains the only official water-floating version.

Overview

Kan Jam Splash takes the classic deflect-the-disc-into-the-kan game and adds water: two goals float on the pool or lake surface. It plays by identical Kan Jam rules — thrower and deflector teams, "dinger/deuce/bucket" scoring, instant win on a slot — but the floating goals drift with the water, which raises the difficulty. It is a pool-party specialist, not a replacement for the full-size original.

Key Specs

• Format: 2-player teams (2–4 players), floating disc-throw target game
• Goal size: shorter than original goals so they do not tower over pool players (exact dimensions UNVERIFIED)
• Disc: custom-designed Kan Jam mini flying disc (smaller than the full-size disc; does not glide like a real frisbee)
• Floats: two custom float rings under each goal
• Labels: waterproof Splash labels
• Weight: UNVERIFIED

Pricing (September 2026, USD)

• Official current price: $39.99 (kanjam.com, observed Sept 2026)
• Older MSRP: $26.99 (legacy listing); third-party observed $20.99–$29.99
• Current street prices vary by retailer; the $39.99 figure is the manufacturer list.

In the Box

• 2 durable, highly portable floating Kan Jam Splash goals
• 2 custom floats
• 2 waterproof Splash labels
• 1 custom-designed Kan Jam Mini flying disc
• Instructions
• Made in the USA

Warranty

UNVERIFIED — no warranty statement found on the current product page during research.

Support & Parts

Replacement discs are available from the Kan Jam store; third-party mini discs also fit the goals. Contact: 973-585-4747 / kanjamservice@kanjam.com (per official site).

Community Verdict

Qualitative social/community pulse, not hard numbers: players love Splash as a pool-party novelty — floating goals are a hit with kids and guests — but experienced Kan Jam players consistently say it is trickier than the original. The goals drift with the water and there is no anchoring system, so targets move mid-game; the smaller disc does not glide like a real frisbee, making long throws and deflections harder. The consensus from review communities (Own the Yard, Home All Needs): great fun on the water, but for the full Kan Jam experience the original full-size set still wins. Buying trap: if you want the classic game, do not buy Splash as a substitute — the goals and disc are noticeably smaller.

Durability & Warranty-Claim Reality

Goals are rugged plastic like the original set. Sun/UV and chlorine/saltwater exposure are the main wear factors — rinse with fresh water after pool or ocean play and store out of direct sun between sessions. No warranty-claim data available.

Head-to-Head

• vs the Kan Jam Original: same 2026 list price ($39.99), bigger goals, full-size gliding disc, no water play — the classic pick for land.
• vs the Kan Jam Mini: indoor/tabletop variant sharing the small-disc tradeoff.
• vs other pool games (e.g., swim-line hoop sets): Splash is the only one that brings a real skill game (deflect-the-disc) to the water instead of a simple toss.

Care & Maintenance

Rinse goals and floats with fresh water after use, especially after salt or chlorinated water. Dry fully before storage. Do not leave inflated-adjacent floats baking in a hot car. Store goals nested, discs flat.

Buying Traps

• Mini disc does not glide like a frisbee — expect a learning curve for throwers used to real discs.
• Goals drift; there is no anchor, so wind and swimmers shift targets mid-game.
• Not a land substitute: goals are shorter and smaller than the original set.

Additional Voices

• Own the Yard (2026 review): praises floating-goal novelty; flags drifting and small disc as the two drawbacks.
• eBay seller community reviews: "Fun game as the weather heats up!" — framed as a summer seasonal buy.
• Frisbeescheibe.com: calls Splash "a real insider tip if your pool party needs a bit of a sporty swing."

Gap-Fill

• Exact current dimensions and set weight: UNVERIFIED (not published on the product page).
• Official warranty statement: UNVERIFIED.

Images

• kan-jam-splash-1.jpg — 533×533. Floating goals with float rings and yellow mini disc (retailer/Amazon product shot). Source: image search result (m.media-amazon.com via desertcart listing).
• kan-jam-splash-2.jpg — 533×533. Official product shot with Splash wave labels and float bases. Source: kanjam.com CDN product image.
• kan-jam-splash-3.jpg — 1024×1024. Retail box with pool-play artwork, goals on floats, red mini disc. Source: scorzie.com product image.
• kan-jam-splash-4.jpg — 533×533. Official product shot: Splash goals on float bases with yellow mini disc. Source: kanjam.com CDN product image (verified HTTP 200 during 2026-09-21 QA; URL https://www.kanjam.com/cdn/shop/products/18173-KJ019_MAIN_A_533x.jpg?v=1651156127).

The Splash variant's public image pool is sparse. Images 2 and 4 are near-identical official CDN compositions at the same resolution. A fifth verified distinct image was not found during QA (an additional kanjam.com CDN candidate downloaded on 2026-09-21 proved byte-identical to image 4 and was discarded). Item ships with 4 exact-model JPEGs.

Research Footer

Researched 2026-09-21 via web search (image-search CLI, retailer pages, review communities). Social-first social.search returned no matching posts for this item (tool noted zero post blocks); community pulse above is sourced from review-community writeups found via web search. Unresolved facts are marked UNVERIFIED.

Sources

• www.kanjam.com — retrieval date not recorded