Cap Knock
Bottle cap on the bottle, ping pong ball in hand: knock off the others’ caps and they drink.
How do you play Cap Knock?
Everyone puts their bottle in front of them and rests a bottle cap loosely on top.
The first player throws a ping pong ball to knock off the cap of anyone they choose.
- Hit: the target drinks and the thrower goes again. A second hit in a row means two sips, a third means three.
- Miss: the thrower drinks and the next player goes.
Variation: glasses and beer mats instead of bottles and caps.
Agree on drinks and amounts before you start. The game works just as well without alcohol.
What you need for Cap Knock
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Cap Knock: FAQ
How many players do you need for Cap Knock?
Cap Knock is played with 3–8 players.
What do you need for Cap Knock?
For Cap Knock you need: Ping pong balls, Empty bottles, bottle caps or beer mats, plus drinks of your choice.
How hard are the rules of Cap Knock?
Rule difficulty: Easy. The instructions above are all you need to start.
Can you play Cap Knock without alcohol?
Yes. Cap Knock works just as well with water, soft drinks or alcohol-free beer. Agree on drinks and amounts before you start.