“Battle Sips” merges the excitement of Beer Pong with the strategic gameplay of Battleship, incorporating a guessing element using a deck of cards.
It’s an engaging game for those who enjoy a mix of skill, luck, and strategy, all while navigating through sips of beer.
Here’s a guide to setting up and playing the Battle Sips pong drinking game.
Needed To Play Battle Sips
- 26-52 Solo Cups: Depending on the size of the game and number of participants.
- Pong Balls: For throwing into cups.
- Deck of Cards: To place under each cup.
- Beer: To fill the cups.
Number of Players
- 2 to 8 players: Can be played in teams (2-4 teams).
Objective
To find and eliminate all the face cards (Jack, Queen, King, Ace) on the opponent’s side by throwing pong balls into cups placed over face-down cards.
Game Setup
- Card and Cup Placement: Arrange a suit from 2-Ace face down on each team’s side of the table. Place a solo cup of beer on top of each card.
- Team Formation: Players divide into teams, each team taking a side of the table.
Battle Sips Drinking Game Rules
- Turns: Teams take turns throwing two pong balls each at the opponent’s cups.
- Revealing Cards: When a ball lands in a cup, the opposing team drinks the beer and reveals the card underneath. The cup is then removed from the game.
- Guessing Cards: After making a successful shot, the throwing team can guess the card beneath the cup. Correct guesses allow for strategic advantages:
- Guessing 2-10: Allows the guessing team to recover a card and cup to their side.
- Guessing a Face Card: Enables the team to take a cup and card from the opponent’s side and add it to their own. If a face card is chosen, the opposing team must also eliminate that face card from their game.
- Penalties for Incorrect Guesses:
- Incorrect guesses compel the guessing team to expose one of their own cards to the opponent.
- A wrong guess on an ace results in a penalty, losing a beer and card of the opponent’s choice.
- Limits on Guessing and Revealing:
- Each team is allowed up to 3 guesses.
- Teams can opt not to reveal a card under a cup up to 5 times unless being specifically guessed by the opponent.
- If a face card’s cup is hit, it must be declared as such if the team chooses not to reveal it.
- Winning: The game ends when one team finds and eliminates all the opponent’s face cards (Jack, Queen, King, Ace).
Optional Rule
- Penalty for Wrong Guesses: The rule imposing penalties for incorrect guesses can be omitted for a more relaxed game, though maintaining the penalty for wrong ace guesses is recommended for added stakes.
Safety
- Drink Responsibly: Keep track of alcohol intake and ensure all players are comfortable with the pace of the game.
- Non-Alcoholic Options: Use non-alcoholic beverages for those who prefer not to drink alcohol.
Battle Sips Drinking Game
“Battle Sips” is an entertaining and strategic drinking game that combines the best aspects of card guessing and beer pong.
It encourages teamwork, strategy, and a bit of luck, making it a perfect addition to any social gathering or party.
Remember to play responsibly, stay hydrated, and enjoy the competitive spirit of the game.
Check out some other fun drinking games like Kemps, Civil War Pong, Up And Down Luck, 52 Black-Out, Pai Gow Poker, Eight-34, Indian Poker, Lose, Card of Lies, Knock-Out Poker and Sloppy Hockey.
