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Beaming / Randy Johnson Rule – Rules of Beer Pong #10

10. Beaming / Randy Johnson Rule

In a nutshell: when the other team is down to one cup, you can drill it with a hard throw. Knock it over or off the table and you win.

That’s got some heat on it. Beaming has started more fights than any other rule in beer pong, so get everyone to agree before you start drilling cups.

Beaming / Randy Johnson Beer Pong Rule

That’s got some heat on it

How beaming works

  1. Last cup only. You can only beam when the defending team has one cup left.
  2. Throw hard. Aim to spill the cup or knock it off the table.
  3. Spilled or knocked off is a win. The game is over.

Why many houses ban it

Beaming has started more fights than any other rule. Nobody likes beer thrown on them, so use discretion and make sure everyone agrees to it first. It’s named after pitcher Randy Johnson, known for his fastball.

Beaming and spilled cups

Without the beaming rule, a last cup knocked over by the shooting team is just refilled. See the spilled cup rule.

FAQ

Can you beam a cup that isn’t the last one?
No. Beaming is a last-cup rule.

Do the defenders get redemption after a beam?
Agree on it first. Most houses that allow beaming treat it like a made last cup, so redemption still applies.

Keep the arguments off the table. If your house allows beaming, say so on the sign: 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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Naked Lap / Skunk Lap – Rules of Beer Pong #5

5. Naked Lap / Skunk Lap

In a nutshell: if a team wins before the other side hits a single cup, the losers take a lap around the house in their underwear (or less).

Don’t get skunked. It’s beer pong’s skunk rule, it’s brutal in the winter, and skipping it is worse than losing. If you’re lucky enough to witness one, enjoy the show.

Naked Lap

Don’t Get Skunked

How the naked lap works

  1. It’s beer pong’s skunk rule. The losing team made zero cups the entire game.
  2. Both players run. The whole team takes the lap.
  3. One lap, right away. Around the house, the yard, or the dorm floor.
  4. No chickening out. Skipping your lap is worse than losing.

Keep it legal

Underwear is the standard version for a reason. Keep the lap on private property; running naked down a public street can get you a ticket or worse.

Naked lap vs. troll rule

One player shut out is a troll. A whole team shut out is a naked lap.

FAQ

Does a cup made in redemption avoid the lap?
Yes at most houses. If you hit any cup, you weren’t skunked.

Is the naked lap common?
Not very, which is what makes it worth watching.

Keep the arguments off the table. Post the skunk rule where everyone can see it: 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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