RERACK'S:Reracking, rearranging or consolidation refers to the one or two rearrangements of cups into different formations, which is an optional rule. It is normally used in order to keep the game progressing at a steady pace, thus giving other hopeful players an opportunity to play. The various rerack formations have different names depending on house rules. Players may either be required to ask for a rerack at the beginning of a turn; alternatively reracking is done automatically, depending on house rules.Another variation played in some circles involves leaving all empty cups in their positions on the table. If a player of the opposing team accidentally sinks a ball into an empty cup on one's side, they have to drink the corresponding cup on their own side. If that cup is empty, another in the same row is used. If none are available, then move back a row, and continue until a cup is found. If there is only a single cup remaining on their side, then the team drinks that cup, and the game is over. At any time, players from either team can request to know which cups are empty/full on the other side of the table.
According to the World Series of Beer Pong, the regulation table size is 8x2 feet and stand 27.5 inches above the ground.However, the most common place to play beer pong is on a ping pong table, although the game can be played on any flat surface with enough space to hold the two formations of cups, such as a board or a door taken from its hinges. A folding banquet table is also a common playing surface.Beer pong enthusiasts may create a personalized table for use by friends and visitors. In general, this will be a plywood board cut to proper size, painted with sports, school or fraternity symbols, and then given a liquid-proof coating.Cups
The most common and preferred cups used are Solo or Dixie 16 ounce cups. These cups have ridge-lines which can be used to precisely measure the amount of beer to be poured.On each side of the table, teams assemble equilateral triangles, with the convergence point focusing on the other team. Games typically use either six or ten cups, but any higher number may be used. The cups forming the base of the triangle are aligned with the edge of the table, unless the tabletop has a bevel which would make such an arrangement unstable. In this case, the thumb is used as an impromptu measuring device, with the cups set back from the edge of the table the distance from the tip of the thumb to its first knuckle.Also on each side is one or two cups filled with water used to rinse balls which have fallen on the floor, often called a "courtesy cup" or "water cup".
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38 mm or 40 mm table tennis balls are used. At some universities, a quarter is instead used for game play. If a quarter is being used then it's no longer beer pong but rather the game called "quarters".Alcohol
Usually a cheap pale lager or light beer of 3.2-5% abv, such as Natural Light, Keystone Light, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Busch Light or Coors Light, is used since large quantities may be consumed during the course of several games. Typically, approximately 4 oz. of beer is poured into each cup in the formation, which is equivalent to the first or second ridgeline up from the bottom in a 16 ounce cup. This works out to be two 12 oz. cans of beer per team in a regular six cup game. However, more or less liquid can be used. Sometimes, teams may decide to fill one cup of their choice to the brim, which is called the "Money Cup" or "Challenge Cup". Also, strong ale may be used by one team and not the other as a means of handicapping.Arc - The most common throwing technique is to grasp the ping pong ball with the tips of the thumb and forefinger of the player's dominant hand, and hold the arm at an angle with the ball upwards, then throw by using gentle elbow motion, holding the upper arm parallel with the table. The arc motion allows one to put enough force on the ball to get it to the other side of the table, while conserving velocity and slowing it down so that it is not as likely to bounce off the rim of the cup but gently roll into the cup.
Fastball - Some players throw "fastball" style, which uses more of a hard chopping motion to send the ball in a more direct line to the intended target cup. This can be done with the hand in the usual "pistol grip" orientation or in an overhand "slam-dunk" orientation. The fastball is especially favored by taller players, as it is easier to throw from a higher position. Due to the straighter path the ball will follow, the player may feel more confident in hitting using the fastball. Fastballs are also much more likely to knock down a cup, which may have positive or negative consequences depending on house rules. As noted above, the higher velocity of the ball will also cause less-precise shots to bounce off the rim rather than gently bounce into a cup.
Bounce - A bounce is performed by bouncing the ball toward the cups. Since the other team has the opportunity to swat away a bounced ball, a bounce is usually worth two cups. The "muck" bounce is a low trajectory shot achieved by bouncing the ball in a sideways motion as opposed to overhand. This shot is particularly effective because in addition to being difficult to block, it leaves the opportunity for the other team to knock cups over.
Underhand - This technique is best when there are still many cups left on the table, because it is hard to control the left to right movement, but is very good for achieving the desired distance. Use of this technique is often against house rules.
The typical path for the different kinds of shots.House rules often dictate the distance from which a player must shoot. In some locations, the shooter's hand is not allowed to cross the plane of the table. In others, players are permitted to lean out over the table when shooting, decreasing the distance of the shot and presumably improving accuracy. However, any cups which he or she inadvertently knocks over while leaning are removed from play, thus putting their team at a disadvantage
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Beer Game: Depth ChargeThis is a simple game that requires a couple of tools: a pitcher of beer, a shot/short glass and nerves of steel. Float the small glass in the pitcher; you may have to put a couple drops of beer in it to stabilize the glass. Each player goes in turn to pour a little beer from their glass into the floater. The one who sinks it, drinks a beer. Strategies we've seen include filling the glass until just about to break the surface so the next player will inevitably sink it; and twirling the pouring glass with such subtle precision as to release only a small drop, thereby thwarting the previous strategy. Cheaters have been know to discretely shake the table at opportune moments.This game is also known as Sink the Battleship.
