Friday, June 29, 2007

Beer Pong: The Greatest Game Ever?

Whether you call it beer pong or beirut (if you're a fag), it's clear that beer pong is one of the greatest games ever invented. What other game gives you beer, competition, beer, boobie distractions, beer and awesomeness all in one? None, that's what. It's a game that anyone can pick up and play and win. Whether you're a veteran or a newbie, everyone has an equal chance of winning, depending on your partner and how well you're shooting.

Recently I've been reintroduced to beer pong after a couple month absence. And how I have missed thee.

The thing that kinda bothers me about this game is that there are no defined set of rules. Deemed "house rules," you are basically able to make up whatever rules you want to, as long as you live in that house.

The rules that I played with recently were as follows:
-Only 2 beers per team per round
-Leave the cup on the table when made
-2 balls in = brings them back
-2 balls in same cup = 3 cups gone and bring them back
-Bounces count as 2 cups, but you can swat away
-Bitches blow
-Only 2 re-racks per game
-Shoot 'til you miss rebuttal, unless both players make the last shot, then game over

Now, while these rules are fairly common, I believe there are flaws in there. These are the rules I have come to know and love:
-3 beers per team per round
-Once a cup is made, you can take the cup away. But if the other team is fast enough or you are too slow, and they make the same cup, then you take 3
-2 balls in = bring them back
-Bounces count as 2 cups, but you can swat away
-Bitches blow
-Re-racks at 6, 3, and 2 but ONLY if you call it
-Distractions are allowed and encouraged, but if you interfere with the ball, then you take 2 cups
-Rebuttals play out like this:
1. If the winning team only makes one ball in the last cup, the rebuttaling team only has to make one cup to cancel everything out, if both teammates make any cups, then the 2nd cup is taken away and play resumes as normal
2. If the winning team makes both balls in the last cup, then rebuttaling team MUST make both of their shots, or the game is over. If they make both cups, then play continues as normal
-I also have a rule where you CANNOT leave the table (unless you are puking, shitting yourself, or dying) or your team is disqualified and the next team gets to play, after you drink all the remaining cups on the table

I believe that my rules should be the norm, because it not only keeps everyone's attention solely on the game and keeps it moving, but my rebuttal system gives anyone a chance to comeback and turn the game around. It keeps everything interesting, competitive and fun.

Man, I love beer pong!

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