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Beer Pong: A Tribute to the Red Plastic Cup

May 26th, 2009

Since it’s widely-contested beginnings, Beer Pong or Beirut, has become a favorite pastime among college students, tailgaters and partygoers all across North America. Beer Pong began with the use of paddles and developed into a game of pitching skill. A drinking game inspired loosely by ping pong and played as early as the 1950’s, Beer Pong has evolved over the decades, prompting various sets of rules, racking formations and “shooting” techniques. House rules usually vary according to geographical region or institution but the basic concept is always the same:

  • Players throw ping pong balls across a table toward 6-12 specially arranged or “racked” cups of beer. Cups are usually racked in a triangle formation on each side of the table.
  • If a player “sinks” his ball in a cup, the defending team must consume all the beer in that cup. The cup is then removed from the playing field. Beer is often substituted for another type of alcohol or on some occasions, water.
  • Each player on a team usually gets one turn per round to sink an opposing team’s cups. The first team to remove all of their cups loses.

Of course, accuracy and precision become more challenging as a player consumes more alcohol. The option of “redemption”, “sudden death rounds” and interference techniques such as “swatting” and “blowing” are dictated by the house (party host, fraternity, tournament etc.).

Arguably America’s favorite drinking game, Beer Pong is so popular and so widely played that there now exist Beer Pong Tournaments such as the World Series of Beer Pong. The World Series tournament is held in Las Vegas, Nevada and offers a grand prize of $50,000! Smaller local leagues hold tournaments with their own prizes and rankings. Official tournament size beer pong tables are now a must-have for tournaments, parties and bars! Dazadi.com is proud to offer a variety of beer pong tables with assorted features so you can enjoy this beloved pastime at your next party!

ProPong manufactures tables for true lovers of the sport. Their tables are strong and built to last. These tables feature a protective coating that is conveniently scratch and spill-resistant! The tough surface makes for easy clean up of liquid (and chunkier liquid) spills! ProPong offers cool design themes and features to fit different interests, personalities and decors. The Classic Beer Pong Table features a simple and clean white design for those who are looking for some serious good clean fun. The Big Bang Table includes an interesting galactic design that is sure to take your party to a whole new dimension. Create your own fun design with the Blank Table, or use it to capture quotes, silly drawings, or signatures from each of your parties. Of course there is a table for the ladies as well. The Pink Table features a pretty floral design that appeals to the feminine side in all of us.

ProPong tables are also collapsible for ultimate portability. Carry them from party to party or store them when not in use. These durable tables will stand up to your most intense games…and wildest parties! So spice up your hang outs, partake in a national pastime and pay tribute to the trusty, time-honored cultural emblem of unabashed good times- the red plastic cup.