Beer Pong
The most famous drinking game of all: cups in a triangle, ping pong ball in, cup down. Beer Pong rules in brief.
Also known as: Beirut
- From 2 players
How do you play Beer Pong?
Set up ten cups in a triangle at each end of the table. Play one-on-one or in teams of two.
Take turns throwing a ping pong ball at the other side’s cups. If the ball lands in a cup, the opponents drink it and remove it from the table.
The first side to hit all of the opponents’ cups wins.
Agree on drinks and amounts before you start. The game works just as well without alcohol.
What you need for Beer Pong
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20× Party cups
The classic red cups for Beer Pong and Flip Cup.
Our pick: Hefty Party On Red Plastic Cups, 18 oz, 50 count
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2× Ping pong balls
Keep spares – one always goes missing.
Our pick: JOOLA Training 3-Star 40+ Table Tennis Balls (12-pack)
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Cups and balls in one – ideal to get started.
Our pick: PartyPong HEXCUP Reusable Pong Cup Set – 22 cups + 3 balls
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Foldable and full length – for parties with space.
Our pick: GoPong 8 ft Portable Folding Beer Pong / Tailgate Table
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Beer Pong: FAQ
How many players do you need for Beer Pong?
Beer Pong is played with 2–4 players.
What do you need for Beer Pong?
For Beer Pong you need: Party cups, Ping pong balls, long table, plus drinks of your choice.
How hard are the rules of Beer Pong?
Rule difficulty: Easy. The instructions above are all you need to start.
Can you play Beer Pong without alcohol?
Yes. Beer Pong works just as well with water, soft drinks or alcohol-free beer. Agree on drinks and amounts before you start.