Beer Pong has been one of the most popular party games for years, and as with most games, there are many variations to keep it fresh and interesting. One such variation is using the Death Cup Beer Pong Rule.
However, unless you’re a seasoned player, you may not know the rules and how to play with this rule.
What is Death Cup?
How is it different from regular beer pong?
At first glance, Death Cup Beer Pong might seem like any other beer pong game, but the rules are quite different from regular beer pong.
Death Cup Beer Pong has a lot more pressure and excitement due to the added consequence of losing. You can also add variations to make the game more challenging.
Why is it called Death Cup?
The game gets its name from the central rule;
Any shot that fails to hit any cup and instead lands directly into the middle cup is called a death cup, and your opponent must drink all of the cups on the table; losing that round, and the stakes increase the longer the game goes on.
How is Death Cup played?
Death Cup Beer Pong is played with two teams of two players each, each with ten cups arranged in a triangular formation on each end of a table. Players alternate turns throwing a pong ball across the table, aiming to land the ball in one of the opposing team’s cups. Each cup contains beer or another preferred drink, which the opposing team must consume when the ball lands in the cup.
What are the Rules of Death Cup Beer Pong?
How many cups are involved in Death Cup Beer Pong?
Death Cup Beer Pong has ten cups per team, arranged triangularly. Of which one is a “death cup”.
What happens when a cup is sunk?
When a ball successfully lands in a cup, the other team must drink its contents and remove the cup from the table.
When a death cup is landed, the opposing team loses that round and must drink all of their cups, and the stakes increase.
The game continues until one team successfully covers the top of the opponent’s triangle entirely.
Can you make your own house rules?
Feel free to make your own house rules, but make sure everyone understands them before starting the game.
How to Set Up the Table for Death Cup Beer Pong?
What is the standard table size for Death Cup Beer Pong?
The standard table size for Beer Pong is 8 feet long, but you can adjust it according to your situation. Just make sure you have enough space for both the cups and the players.
What should be the distance between the cups?
The standard distance between the cups is 1 foot away from each other.
Can you use a different shape of cups and balls?
Yes, you can use any shape of cups, balls, or any other variations you want, it’s up to you!
What are the Best Variations of Death Cup Beer Pong?
What are the different shot variations?
Some popular variations include island cup, where one cup in the middle of the table represents an island, and you cannot throw the ball past down its sides. Or double-death cup, where there are two death cups instead of one. The possibilities are endless!
What are some popular Death Cup Beer Pong themes?
For parties, you can add themes to Death Cup Beer Pong, like “celebrity shot,” “one-handed shot only,” “behind the back shot,” or “dizzy pong” where you must spin before throwing the ball.
How can the game be made more challenging?
You can make it more challenging by increasing the number of cups or death cups, reducing the number of allowed bounce shots, or even rotating the position of the cups in each round making it harder for players to aim.
What to keep in mind while playing Death Cup Beer Pong?
Why do you need to have a cup at all times?
Always make sure you have one cup filled with your beverage at all times. Many people forget and lose a round because they didn’t follow this rule.
How many players do you need to play Death Cup Beer Pong?
Two teams with two players on each side are required to play Death Cup Beer Pong.
What happens if the ball lands on the floor or bounces off the table?
If the ball lands on the floor, you must retrieve and clean it before tossing it again. If the ball bounces off the table before landing in the cup, the opposing team may pull it out and drink it.
Remember, one of the most important rules of Death Cup Beer Pong is to have fun!
Winning is not everything, but it sure does feel good. So get ready for your next party and start practicing now. You never know what kind of variations, rules and popular themes may make their way into your next game.
Cheers!
