Stack Cup - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Stack Cup is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 6-15 players that takes about 15-25 min with a easy difficulty level.

Bounce, stack, and race in this cup-stacking drinking game

Equipment Needed

• Ping pong balls
• 20+ solo cups
• Beer

Setup

Fill 15-20 cups in the center. Two empty cups with balls start the game on opposite sides.

How to Play Stack Cup

1. Fill cups and arrange in center circle
2. Two players start opposite each other with empty cups
3. Bounce ball into your cup
4. Success? Pass cup and ball to left
5. If you get a cup passed to you while still trying, stack it on yours
6. Take a cup from center, drink it, try again
7. Game ends when center cups are gone
8. Last person still playing finishes remaining drinks

Tips & Strategies

Stay calm under pressure. A consistent bounce wins over a panicked one.

Variations

Speed Stack: No breaks between rounds. Mega Stack: Start with 30 cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if balls collide?

Both players retrieve their balls and continue.

Can I use my hands to grab the cup?

Only after successfully bouncing the ball in.

Players: 6-15 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: easy

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