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Beer Pong

Enjoy the ultimate beer pong experience at Roxy

The ultimate pairing of booze and ball games, this classic party pastime has made its way across the pond to become a firm fixture at Roxy. If you’ve never played, we’ve got some handy Roxy House Rules to get you started, but the goal of the game is simple: clear your opponent’s cups to win.

Set up with six cups in a triangle formation on either side of the table, players from each team take turns trying to land their ping pong ball into any of their opponents cups. For every shot a team “makes”, the other drinks and the cup is removed from play. It sounds simple enough – but aiming for a target is hard enough sober!

Play it classic with a 2-way table, or amp up the excitement with a fast-paced 4-way table (venue dependent) for even more chaos and calamity.

how to play beer pong

Clear your opponents’ cups to win the game – limited to one shot per round, every throw you make counts. Miss too many, and you won’t be the last one standing.
At all.

SET UP

Arrange cups in a pyramid formation, 6 on each side. Fill each of the cups with beer, or your chosen beverage, to a similar height.

PLAYING THE GAME

Beer pong is usually played with two balls. Players on one side start with a ball each. They then throw the ball across the beer pong table, trying to land the ball in one of their opponent’s cups. When a ball lands in a cup, one player from the opposing side must drink that cup, and then remove it from the beer pong table. If both players on the same team sink a cup in the same round, they get the balls back and get to shoot again.

HOW TO WIN!

When a ball is sunk in the last cup on a side, the losing team has the opportunity to match (this is known as the rebuttal rule). Their team gets one or two balls depending on whether or not the winning team used both shots to sink the final cup or cups. If the losing team manages to clear all of the winning team’s cups while matching, three new cups of beer are added to each end of the table in a triangle and play continues. When a team has sunk all of their opponent’s cups and their opponent is not able to match during the rebuttal rule, that team is declared the winner. Any cups of beer left on the side of the winning team must be consumed by the losing team.

SPINNING BALL

If the ball is spinning around the rim of a cup and not yet touching the liquid, players can attempt to blow the ball out of the cup before it touches the beer.

BOUNCING COUNTS AS TWO!

If a player is able to bounce their ball into a cup, then two cups must be consumed and removed from the table. Bouncing a ball in is harder to achieve than sinking a ball on the full because as soon as the ball touches anything, including a cup or the beer pong table, it’s fair game to be grabbed or swatted away. If a player touches the ball before it has come in contact with a cup or the beer pong table that player has fouled and must drink and remove a cup as a penalty.

RE-RACKING

Each team is able to change the formation of their opponent’s cups at any point, maximum twice throughout the game. For example, if a team has only four cups left on the table, they may ask for them to be regrouped into a diamond shape. If they have only two cups left on the table they may ask for them to be pushed together in a line. Each team only gets two re-racks so they should be used at strategic times throughout the game.

Where to play Beer Pong

The ultimate pairing of booze and ball games, you’ll find this house party classic at all but one Roxy venue—unfortunately, The Light is still grounded.

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Venues with beer pong

Birmingham, Digbeth

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Birmingham, Victoria Square

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Bristol, Union Street

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Cardiff, The Friary

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Cheltenham, High Street

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Edinburgh, Rose Street

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Leeds, Boar Lane

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Leeds, Merrion Street

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Leicester, Humberstone Gate

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Liverpool, Cavern Quarter

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Liverpool, Hanover Street

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London, St Mary Axe

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Manchester, Arndale

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Manchester, Deansgate

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Nottingham, Bottle Lane

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Nottingham, The Cornerhouse

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Sheffield, Charter Square

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York, The Stonebow

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Beer Pong FAQs

Have questions about your beer pong experience? From setting up to improving your skills, we’ve got everything covered to help you make the most of your time at Roxy. Explore the FAQs below for tips, and safety guidelines to ensure a fun and seamless night for all!

How many cups are typically used in a game of beer pong?

Typically, ten cups are used in a game of beer pong, arranged in a pyramid formation on each side of the table.

I don’t like beer, can I play with something else?

Absolutely! At Roxy we allow beer pong to be played with beer, cider, prosecco, soft drinks, hard seltzers, non-alcoholic beers and ciders. You cannot play beer pong with spirits and shots.

Can beer pong be played with non-alcoholic beverages?

Yes, beer pong can be played with non-alcoholic beverages like soft drinks or non-alcoholic beer or cider instead of beer.

How far apart should the cups be placed on the table?

Cups are usually placed about 6-8 inches apart from each other on the table.

Are there variations to the standard rules of beer pong?

Yes, variations and tips to make the game even more exciting include bounce shots and re-racks (rearranging cups) – check out our How To Play Beer Pong guidelines for some top tips on how to be the best beer pong player!

Are there any etiquette guidelines for playing beer pong?

We do have some House Rules we ask all players to follow at Roxy:

  1. Book your Beer Pong table online or head over to the Games Desk to grab your cups, balls, and fresh drinks to pour into the cups.
  2. Give people enough space to play their game. This includes being mindful of players on other tables.
  3. Leave other people’s balls alone! Please concentrate on winning your own game.
  4. Made a spillage? Please alert a member of staff straight away.

What happens if a player knocks over a cup accidentally?

If a player knocks over a cup accidentally, it’s considered a forfeit for that cup… so get drinking, baller!

How many people can play beer pong?

We don’t have a strict limit on beer pong capacities. We simply request that groups be mindful of other tables and do not overcrowd the beer pong areas. However in Cardiff we can accommodate up to ten people per beer pong table.

Are there specific types of beer that are recommended for beer pong?

We sell a wide range of beers, and other beer pong-suitable beverages, at Roxy but we would highly recommend using our Arc Shot Lager for beer pong. Arc Shot Lager is a Roxy-exclusive lager and created especially for beer pong – a light, easy-drinking lager that also features some top tips on how to play beer pong!

How is winning determined in beer pong?

Winning is determined when one team successfully eliminates all of the opponent’s cups.

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