Cups
Beer Pong
Ten cups, two balls, eternal glory - the classic table sport.
Pong & Cup Games
Table sports for the people. Beer Pong arcs, Flip Cup relays, Rage Cage chaos, Civil War barrages - the aim-and-chug classics that turn a kitchen table into a stadium.
All 14 pong & cup games
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Flip Cup
Drink, set, flip - the fastest team relay in party sports.
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Quarters
Bounce a quarter into the glass - miss and pass, land and rule.
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Rage Cage
Bounce, stack, chase - the loudest circle in cup games.
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Slap Cup
Sink it fast or get your cup slapped across the room.
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Chandelier
One center cup, everyone's fate hanging over it.
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Civil War
Beer pong with no turns - three racks, endless fire.
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Beer Baseball
Four cups, four bases - swing for the back cup homer.
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Boat Race
Two lines, one anchor, pure chugging - first crew home wins.
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Land Mines
Spin the quarter, chug, grab - and dodge the crushed-can mines.
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Anchorman
Land the coin in the pitcher and the other team drinks the lot.
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Beer Ball
Hit their can with the ball, then chug until the catch is made.
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Sink the Ship
Float a cup in the pitcher and pour - whoever sinks it drinks it.
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Caps
Sit across the room and land a bottle cap in your rival's cup.
Compare every cups game
| Game | Best for | Players | Intensity | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Pong | Ten cups, two balls, eternal glory - the classic table sport. | 2-4 (2 teams) | 15-30 min per game | |
| Flip Cup | Drink, set, flip - the fastest team relay in party sports. | 4-20 (2 teams) | 5-10 min per race | |
| Quarters | Bounce a quarter into the glass - miss and pass, land and rule. | 3-8 | 15-30 min | |
| Rage Cage | Bounce, stack, chase - the loudest circle in cup games. | 6-16 | 10-20 min | |
| Slap Cup | Sink it fast or get your cup slapped across the room. | 6-16 | 10-20 min | |
| Chandelier | One center cup, everyone's fate hanging over it. | 4-8 | 15-30 min | |
| Civil War | Beer pong with no turns - three racks, endless fire. | 6 (3v3) | 10-20 min | |
| Beer Baseball | Four cups, four bases - swing for the back cup homer. | 4-10 (2 teams) | 30-45 min | |
| Boat Race | Two lines, one anchor, pure chugging - first crew home wins. | 6-20 (2 teams) | 2-5 min per race | |
| Land Mines | Spin the quarter, chug, grab - and dodge the crushed-can mines. | 3-8 | 15-30 min | |
| Anchorman | Land the coin in the pitcher and the other team drinks the lot. | 4-8 (2 teams) | 15-30 min | |
| Beer Ball | Hit their can with the ball, then chug until the catch is made. | 4 (2v2) | 20-40 min | |
| Sink the Ship | Float a cup in the pitcher and pour - whoever sinks it drinks it. | 3-10 | 10-20 min | |
| Caps | Sit across the room and land a bottle cap in your rival's cup. | 4-8 | 20-40 min |
How to run a great cups night
This is the athletic wing of the site - the games with equipment lists, team drafts and genuine technique. If you're provisioning a party, this shelf is the shopping list: one sleeve of 16-18 oz party cups, a six-pack of ping pong balls (they vanish like socks) and the sturdiest table you own cover every game here. Beer Pong is the tournament centerpiece, but Flip Cup is the better party opener because everyone plays at once and nobody waits in line.
Two house standards worth adopting: play with water in the game cups and drink from your own separate cup (same rules, none of the floor-flavored beer), and post the house rules somewhere visible before the first game - re-racks, bounce shots and elbow rules have ended more friendships than money has. When the group outgrows 1v1 formats, Rage Cage and Slap Cup scale to a dozen players around one table.
Pong & Cup Games FAQ
What is the most famous cup drinking game?
Beer Pong, by a mile - two teams, ten cups a side, and a rack of house rules that people defend like family recipes. Flip Cup is the best team relay, and Rage Cage is the fastest way to get a whole party around one table.
What do I need for cup games?
A pack of 16-18 oz plastic party cups, a few ping pong balls and a sturdy table. That covers Beer Pong, Flip Cup, Rage Cage, Slap Cup, Chandelier and Civil War - the whole category runs on the same kit.
How do I keep cup games sanitary?
Use water in the game cups and keep your actual drink separate - sink a cup, take a sip from your own. Rinse balls in a dedicated water cup, and swap game water between rounds. Same fun, none of the floor-flavored beer.
Which cup game is best for teams?
Flip Cup is the ultimate team game - two lines, one relay, instant rematch culture. Civil War (3v3 rapid-fire pong) is the pick when you want team play with aiming skill involved.
Want something different? Browse all 108 drinking games, jump into Quick Play, or check the party guides for picks by group size and occasion. And whatever you play, read the drink-responsibly guide first.