Beer Pong - As American As Apple Pie?
Dating all the way back to the 1970's, the game of Beer Pong has gained huge popularity in many places such as college campuses, basements, garages and even in pools.
Many believe the game was invented sometime in the late 70's and was modeled after the same game played with actual Ping Pong Paddles.
Rumor has it that at an unnamed university, there were no Paddles available so the players resorted to just tossing the Ping Pong Balls into the cups instead.
The game of Beer Pong, also called Beirut in some circles, consists of 2-4 players standing at opposite ends of a Ping Pong Table or other large table, attempting to land the Ping Pong Balls in the the other teams cups, thus making them drink (or chug) the beer that is in the cup that the ball landed in.
Typically the cup is filled 1/4 to 1/2 full with beer.
The team that hits all the other teams cups first is declared the winner.
There are many rules associated with the game of Beer Pong although the rules will vary at practically every different place that you play.
Rollbacks happen when a player or team makes one or both of their shots and gets to shoot again before the other team.
Bouncing the ball into an opponents cup makes them drink double although it is quite difficult and the opposing team can try to block a bounced ball.
Distraction is also a ploy that can be used by the defending team where gestures are made, noises are made, insults thrown across the table and even some provocative actions when members of the opposite sex are involved.
Typically an opponent can request a re-rack of the cups once during each game.
Re-rack means that the cups can be re-arranged into virtually any shape to make the shots easier.
Popular shapes would be a triangle, diamond, straight line or sidecar.
The supplies you would need for a game of Beer Pong are very simple.
All you need is 14 plastic cups, 6 for each team and 2 extra form water to wash the balls.
A good supply of Ping Pong Balls, some type of long table, and BEER! Many hard-core players have custom tables for Beer Pong.
You can also buy very nice portable, fold up tables that can travel with you wherever you may want to play.
These days, there are even Floating Beer Pong Tables to use in a pool or on a calm lake.
There is even professional association's popping up like "The World Series of Beer Pong" which held a 3 day $50,000 Prize Money Tournament in Las Vegas! The Pabst Blue Ribbon sponsored Tournament was held at the Flamingo in January 2009 and featured nearly 800 players from 45 states.
Although the game can be an absolute blast and lots of fun with a big group at a party, always drink responsibly and hand over the keys instead of getting behind the wheel after playing Beer Pong.
Many believe the game was invented sometime in the late 70's and was modeled after the same game played with actual Ping Pong Paddles.
Rumor has it that at an unnamed university, there were no Paddles available so the players resorted to just tossing the Ping Pong Balls into the cups instead.
The game of Beer Pong, also called Beirut in some circles, consists of 2-4 players standing at opposite ends of a Ping Pong Table or other large table, attempting to land the Ping Pong Balls in the the other teams cups, thus making them drink (or chug) the beer that is in the cup that the ball landed in.
Typically the cup is filled 1/4 to 1/2 full with beer.
The team that hits all the other teams cups first is declared the winner.
There are many rules associated with the game of Beer Pong although the rules will vary at practically every different place that you play.
Rollbacks happen when a player or team makes one or both of their shots and gets to shoot again before the other team.
Bouncing the ball into an opponents cup makes them drink double although it is quite difficult and the opposing team can try to block a bounced ball.
Distraction is also a ploy that can be used by the defending team where gestures are made, noises are made, insults thrown across the table and even some provocative actions when members of the opposite sex are involved.
Typically an opponent can request a re-rack of the cups once during each game.
Re-rack means that the cups can be re-arranged into virtually any shape to make the shots easier.
Popular shapes would be a triangle, diamond, straight line or sidecar.
The supplies you would need for a game of Beer Pong are very simple.
All you need is 14 plastic cups, 6 for each team and 2 extra form water to wash the balls.
A good supply of Ping Pong Balls, some type of long table, and BEER! Many hard-core players have custom tables for Beer Pong.
You can also buy very nice portable, fold up tables that can travel with you wherever you may want to play.
These days, there are even Floating Beer Pong Tables to use in a pool or on a calm lake.
There is even professional association's popping up like "The World Series of Beer Pong" which held a 3 day $50,000 Prize Money Tournament in Las Vegas! The Pabst Blue Ribbon sponsored Tournament was held at the Flamingo in January 2009 and featured nearly 800 players from 45 states.
Although the game can be an absolute blast and lots of fun with a big group at a party, always drink responsibly and hand over the keys instead of getting behind the wheel after playing Beer Pong.
