Yard Pong - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Yard Pong is a drinking game in the Outdoor Games category for 2-8 players that takes about 20-40 min with a easy difficulty level.

Supersized beer pong in your backyard

Equipment Needed

• 12 large buckets
• Tennis balls or softballs
• Drinks

Setup

Set up triangles about 20 feet apart. Buckets weighted with water.

How to Play Yard Pong

1. Set up 6 buckets per side in triangle formation
2. Fill buckets partially with water to stabilize
3. Teams throw balls into opponent's buckets
4. Made bucket = opponent drinks, remove bucket
5. Both teammates make = balls back
6. Bounce allowed but can be swatted
7. Elimination wins
8. Reracks at 6, 3, and 1 bucket

Tips & Strategies

Aim for center buckets first. They're easier targets and mess up formation.

Variations

Sudden Death: 3 buckets each. Mega Pong: 10 buckets per side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size buckets work best?

5-gallon buckets are standard.

Can we use different balls?

Yes, whatever bounces well and fits the buckets.

Players: 2-8 | Duration: 20-40 min | Difficulty: easy

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