Beirut Version

The game of beer pong beirut is played with an amazing variety of rules. The basic rules presented here are the most simplified and require the minimum equipment to play a game of beer pong beirut. They do not represent the most common set of rules.

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Beer Pong - The Game

General The game of beirut (beer pong) consists of attempting to remove all of the opposing team's cups from the table in accordance with the rules. The first team to remove all of the opposing team's cups from the table shall be declared the winner.

Agreement to Waive Rules Players may not agree to exclude the operation of any rule or to waive any penalty incurred.

Points Not Covered by the Rules If any point not covered by the rules is under dispute during the course of the game, a decision shall be made in accordance with equity.

Beer Pong Players

Formation of Teams Each team shall consist of2 players.

Substitutions During the course of a game, no substitutions of players shall be permitted. If a player is unable to complete a game, then their team shall forfeit and the opposing team shall be declared the winners.

The Balls

Form and Make of Balls The game shall be played with 1 table tennis ball.

Ball Unfit for Play If a ball becomes physically altered in any way including: cuts, cracks or dents, the ball shall be deemed unfit for play and must be replaced immediately. If it is ruled that a player intentionally altered a ball, then their team shall forfeit and the opposing team shall be declared the winners.

The Cups

Form and Make of Cups Cups shall be plastic and have a volume of 16 ounces.

Cups Contain Beverage The cups shall contain approximately 3 oz. to 4 oz., of a beverage that shall be determined prior to the start of the game. Prior to attempting a shot, a shooter may review the volume of beverage contained in the defending team's cups. If it is ruled that any of the defending team's cups contain a volume of beverage less than that required, the defending team must immediately fill the cups to the required volume.

Arrangement of Cups Each team shall defend 6 cups arranged in the shape of a triangle. The triangle shall be located 4 inches from the end of the table, equidistant from either side of the table, and with the base of the triangle parallel to the end of the table.

Cup Unfit for Play During the course of the game, the playing characteristics of the cups shall not be altered. If it is ruled that a cup is unfit for play, a replacement cup shall be substituted immediately. The replacement cup shall be placed approximately in the altered cup's former position. If it is ruled that a player intentionally altered a cup, then their team shall forfeit and the opposing team shall be declared the winners.

The Table

Dimensions of Table The table shall be a standard table tennis table 9' in length by 5' in width, and standing 2'6" in height. If a standard table tennis table is not available, a table of similar dimensions may be substituted.

Obstructions If a player feels that any object on the surface of the table, other than cups still in play, is obstructing their shot, they may require that the object be moved at no penalty.

Beverage Hazards If a player feels that any amount of beverage that has pooled on the surface of the table, due to knocked over cups or improper beverage distribution, may cause an unfair increase in cup movement they may require that the beverage hazard be cleaned up at no penalty. During beverage hazard clean up, the cups may be moved temporarily and then replaced to their approximate former position.

Beer Pong Shooting Area

Definition The shooting area shall be the area from which legal shots must be attempted. The shooting area shall consist of a rectangle projected from the end of the table and enclosed on either side by lines extended collinearly from the sides of the table. A player is deemed inside the shooting area when at least one foot is within the designated rectangle and all portions of the player's body are behind or above the end of the table with no portion of the player's body in contact with the table or objects on the surface of the table.

Irregular Tables If a non-standard table has been substituted, the players or committee shall determine the legal shooting area prior to the start of a game.

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Disclaimer: Beer Pong Beirut can be played with alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, or no beverage at all. If you choose to play Beer Pong Beirut with alcoholic beverages, you should be of legal drinking age and drink responsibly.