Ante up! Beer pong is getting an upgrade. If you thought beer pong got you bombed quick prepare yourself for shot pong, beer pong’s dangerous older brother. Now there a couple of different versions of shot pong floating around the net so here’s a quick rundown:
Simple Shot Pong
You’re going to need a wide table or separate place to keep your shot glasses. This simple version of the beer pong variation requires 12 plastic cups and 12 shot glasses. Fill each of the shot glasses to ~1/3. Now play pong as normal, but every time your opponent sinks a cups you must take the shot of the corresponding shot glass. Pull your solo cups as usual.
Beer Tab Shot Pong
Here is a another cool take. Beer tab shot pong uses beer tabs instead of pong balls. Set up a six cup rack of some uniform shot glasses and fill them to ~1/3 -1/2 with your favorite liquor. Beer tab shot pong works well on smaller table tops. These guys use 2 tabs a piece, if you do the same you’re sure to get tanked.
Rotating Shot Pong
Here’s a fun one and it’s a little less intense. To play start by setting up a 6 cup rack at one side of the table. This game requires four players but there are no teams. Each player sets up on a different side of the table. The person that is opposite the cups is the shooter. The shooter gets 3 shots per turn. For every shot the shooter makes, the person standing on the side of the cups must take 1/3 of a shot. Rotate after each turn.
How many times have you lost a game to knocking over one your own cups? Not only did you throw the game, but now there is a significant mess to clean up. Not to mention the sticky/ wet table that is going to sabotage your bounce shots. What you need are some beer pong mats to keep your cups full and your table clean.
PongMats
Rubber Beer Pong Mat
PongMats offers the solution to your spilled cups. These beer pong mats are made of a non-slip rubber material. The mats are in the perfect triangle shape for a ten rack of cups. PongMats are available in red and blue so that you can differentiate teams on the table. You can pick up these mats from Amazon for $30 a piece.
Set of 2 non-skid beer pong mats
Pong Mat
These beer pong mats from Pong Mat come with holes cut for your solo cups. Pong Mats come with a non-skid bottom surface that are sure to help keep your table clean. You can pick up a set of two Pong Mats along with a convenient carrying pouch and two beer pong balls for $30.
Strip and Dare Beer Pong Table Game Mat
Naughty
Want to add some spice to your beer pong party? Try out some strip beer pong! This strip and dare beer pong table game mat can help. This beer pong table mat covers your table so that you can keep it clean. The mat measures 7′ x 3′. There are are instructions listed under each cup to make your game more exciting. 😉 When you play with this mat you can expect to see some skin, some spanks, and maybe a crazy dare or two. Play as dirty as you want… We won’t tell.
If you are hosting a beer pong tournament or league, you’re going to need a prize to give out to the champion. You could hand out a beer pong themed trophy or you could invest in a beer pong championship belt.
High quality
ProAm Belts
You can order a custom championship belt from ProAm Belts for your next beer pong tournament. They have a wide variety of belts made from a great synthetic leather that doesn’t crack. ProAm is the biggest custom championship title belt manufacturer that provides title belts to professional fighting organizations. They offer many different styles of belt embellishments that you can customize with any graphic of your choice. The belt itself can run from as low as $145 up to $250. Adding the logo is another $30.
Complete with shiny steel plates
Brigade Belts
If you are looking for a pre designed beer pong championship belt then Brigade Belts is the best option. This belt features a thick red belt strap with large steel studs. The belt is adorned with five ultra shiny steel plates complete with a beer pong champion logo. These belts measure 50 inches in length and fit up to size 38 waist. Brigade belts offers free shipping to the lower 48 states.
Do you need some eyewear for your beer pong themed costume? Or perhaps you want everyone to know how much of a beer pong master you are as you step up to the table. These beer pong glasses are for you then. This beer pong eyewear features two red solo cups with eye holes.
Plastic beer pong eyeglasses with crosshair frames
Beer Pong Champ Glasses
Are you a beer pong champ? Flaunt it! These beer pong glasses have crosshairs so that you can zero in. You’ll never miss a cup again. Great for costume parties or as prizes for beer pong tournaments.
So you want a matching set of beer pong memorabilia? Maybe you want to quickly purchase all of the needed supplies for beer pong. Look no further than this beer pong kit buyer’s guide.
Comes with 22 cups, 2 racks, and 2 balls
BPONG Essentials Kit
The essentials for beer pong. This beer pong kit comes with 22 BPONG themed cups with 2 matching balls. This kit also comes with 2 beer pong racks to keep your cups organized. This is the best deal on the list.
Comes with 44 cups, 6 balls, and rules
Beer Pong Party Pack
This pack has everything you need to get the party started! Comes with 44 Red disposable cups, 6 beer pong balls and official rules. Simple and fast, this makes a great gift for a college student.
Comes with 24 pink cups and 3 matching balls
Island Dogs Pink Pong Set
Need a beer pong set for your girls night, bachelorette party or birthday? We’ve got you covered. This set comes with 24 pink party cups and 3 matching pink balls. Fabulous!
Comes with 12 green glowing cups, 12 blue glowing cups, and 4 LED glow balls w/ charger
GlowPong Glowing Game Set
Perhaps you need a beer pong set for your man cave or bar. Here is a beer pong set that glows in the dark. Great for black light rooms! This set includes 12 competition green glowing cups along 12 blue ice glowing cups. Comes with LED glowing pong balls with charger. Turn of the lights and GET LIT!
This Set includes 24 mustache beer pong cups and 3 matching balls.
Mustache Beer Pong Set
Here is a mustache beer pong set. I don’t know, maybe you’re into that. This set includes 24 mustache cups and 3 matching mustache beer pong balls. Now you can throw a sherlock holmes themed party!
Some nice sturdy beer pong cups 50ct
DIY
You can buy all of the supplies you need separately if you’re going to be cheap about it. Here’s some red solo cups and ping pong balls. Now get to sinking cups!
The ‘bitch cup’ is the cup in the dead center of the rack at the beginning of the game. If a dude makes this cup before any other cup it remains on the table. If a girl hits this cup as the first cup it still counts hence the term ‘bitch cup’.
Bitch cup counts a made cup, but is not pulled. NBA Jam heating up & on-fire rules apply.
Our favorite beer pong rule is the ring of fire (sometimes known as the ring of death). This rule states that if the front cup and bitch cup are hit along with the back corner cups without hitting any other cups the game is over. Check out the diagram below. This is the most satisfying way to win a beer pong game! If you are playing ring of death you can win the game before the other team gets to shoot. If both players make one of the crossed out cups on the first turn they get balls back. By making the remaining crossed out cups they can create a ring of fire without the other team having a chance to shoot. Make sure this rule is displayed at your house. New players often have not heard of it.
Here is a collection of beer pong tips and strategies to help elevate your game.
1.Practice
Practice makes perfect and beer pong is no different. You can start by shooting at some water cups in your free time. The more time you put in the better you will be. Practice some trick shots while you’re at it, you never know when you’ll need a clutch behind the back shot to take the lead. Get drunk for practice! In what other sport do you get to slam a six pack before warm ups? Don’t think that practicing shooting at water cups in your garage is going to take you from zero to hero. You need practice under pressure. Playing at parties with lots of spectators can give you a taste of what it’s like to come through in high pressure situations. We at Beer Pong All-Stars recommend that you find a local tournament to compete in. You’ll get to meet some new drinking bros and sink cups under pressure too!
2.Pregame
Grab a drink before your match. It will help take the edge off. If you’re at a house party learn the house rules. Maybe the rules are posted somewhere, if not pay attention to the games ahead of you to learn how that house plays.
3.Technique
Beer Pong is all about the muscle memory. Practice your most comfortable throwing technique and stay consistent. We recommend the three finger grip: gripping the ball with your thumb, index, and middle and fingers and tossing it with a good amount of arch. Other grips include the two finger grip, under hand and over hand. Don’t try to snipe the backside of the cups!
4.Distraction
You’d be surprised at how well this works.
If you are going to be a beer pong all-star, you’re going to have to learn some defense. Leave the hand waving over the cups at home noob, we’ve got some top shelf distractions for ya. Talk some smack! Let the other team know that they have whiffed on their last 4 shots. Get in their heads! Keep a running tally of a player’s missed shots and casually mention his count throughout the game. Our favorite distraction over here at Beer Pong All-Stars is the subtle point and move: point at one of the cups and move your finger away as the player is about to release the ball. Works every time😎 Got a set of boobs? Use ’em to distract your opponents. You can do it if you’re a dude too. I’ve seen it work.
5.Strategy
First, know the rules! You can’t development a killer strategy without knowing the house rules. If the house plays ring of fire aim for the front cup first. If you hit it, good! Now get the middle cup and back corners for a quick win. Made another cup? Oh well, proceed with the game as normal.
Get reracks that line the cups in straight lines even if they are at an angle; that way you can get the aim right but not the distance and still make cups. There is no rule against taking a good angle on the rack so move around on your side of the table.
Bounce for big plays. Bounce low and as close to the cups as possible so that your shot is hard to block. If you’re opponent isn’t paying attention score a quick double cup. You can also use distractions like bouncing while your partner shoots. Our favorite distraction here at Beer Pong All-Stars is to yell at someone behind your opponent so that they turn around. Sink a double cup on them for that. Tricked like a chump😎
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