What happens if a team loses all their cups?

When a team loses all their cups, both players on that team are eliminated, and they each take a penalty drink as agreed upon before the game.

Can eliminated players still participate?

Eliminated players cannot shoot, but they can assign drinks if someone lands a shot and chooses them, and they are free to distract opponents within reason.

How do you decide the final penalty?

The group should decide on the final penalty before starting the game. Popular choices include drinking a full beer, spinning a punishment wheel, or doing a physical challenge like push-ups.

What happens if a ball bounces off multiple cups?

Standard beer pong rules apply: if the ball bounces into a cup after hitting others, the cup it lands in is removed. If it fails to bounce into a cup, play continues as normal.

Survivor Beer Pong - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Survivor Beer Pong is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 4-16 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Elimination pong tournament

Equipment Needed

Drinks
Various beer game supplies

Setup

Set up an 8-foot table with two triangles of six cups each on opposite ends, filled with about 2 inches of beer. Arrange players in teams of two, and have extra beer and ping pong balls nearby. Designate a 'drinking zone' for eliminated players to prevent crowding around the table as the game progresses. Flip a coin or play eye-to-eye to decide which team shoots first.

How to Play Survivor Beer Pong

Set up the game according to basic rules
Players take turns or play simultaneously
Penalties result in drinking
Success means assigning drinks
Continue until winner emerges
Loser faces final penalty
Winner earns bragging rights
Adjust rules as needed for your group

Tips & Strategies

Focus on precision in your shots early; knocking cups out quickly ensures survival in the later rounds. Keep track of which players are assigning you drinks,targeting them can help you avoid getting ganged up on. If you're eliminated, don't forget you're still part of the game: cheering or distracting opponents from the sideline is fair play as long as you don't physically interfere. Always agree on the 'final penalty' beforehand to avoid any disputes at the end of the game.

Variations

Sudden Death Round. Redemption Relay. Double Trouble

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a team loses all their cups?: When a team loses all their cups, both players on that team are eliminated, and they each take a penalty drink as agreed upon before the game.
Can eliminated players still participate?: Eliminated players cannot shoot, but they can assign drinks if someone lands a shot and chooses them, and they are free to distract opponents within reason.
How do you decide the final penalty?: The group should decide on the final penalty before starting the game. Popular choices include drinking a full beer, spinning a punishment wheel, or doing a physical challenge like push-ups.
What happens if a ball bounces off multiple cups?: Standard beer pong rules apply: if the ball bounces into a cup after hitting others, the cup it lands in is removed. If it fails to bounce into a cup, play continues as normal.

Players: 4-16 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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