Redemption / Rebuttal – Rules of Beer Pong #19
19. Redemption / Rebuttal
In a nutshell: after the last cup falls, the losing team gets one last chance: make every remaining cup and the game goes to overtime.
It’s not over until it’s over. The losing team always gets one last shot at glory, and a hot redemption run is the loudest moment of any party.
When you make redemption
How redemption works
- The last cup is made. The losing team gets its rebuttal.
- Each player shoots until they miss. Make, shoot again; miss, you’re done.
- No re-racks. The cups stay where they are.
- Clear every cup to survive. If cups remain after both players miss, the game is over.
- Clear them all and go to overtime. See the overtime rule.
Special cases
- You can’t win with ring of fire during redemption.
- You can win with a death cup during redemption.
- If you still have your island call, you can use it during redemption.
- The winning team can deny redemption with balls back: make the last cups, get the balls back, and make one more.
FAQ
What are the last cup rules in beer pong?
Sink the last cup and the other team gets redemption. Before that, the last cup can always be pulled back and centered without using a re-rack, knocking over your own last cup loses the game, and island can never be called on it. All of it in one place on our quick rulings page.
Is rebuttal the same as redemption?
Yes. Different houses, same rule.
Do you get redemption in overtime?
Not at most houses. Overtime is sudden death.
Keep the arguments off the table. Make sure everyone knows the game isn’t over until redemption: house rules signs from the Beer Pong All-Stars shop.
See all the rules in the complete beer pong rules guide.
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