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How Popular is Beer Pong
Since the 1970′s, the game of Beer Pong has gained huge popularity in many places 
such as college campuses, basements, garages and even in pools. Many believe the game was invented sometime in the late 70′s and was modeled after the same game played with actual Ping Pong Paddles. Rumor has it that at an unnamed university, there were no Paddles available so the players resorted to just tossing the Ping Pong Balls into the cups instead.
The game of Beer Pong, also called Beirut in some circles, consists of 2-4 players standing at opposite ends of a Beer Pong Table attempting to land the Beer Pong Balls in the the other teams cups, thus making them drink (or chug) the beer that is in the cup that the ball landed in. Typically the cup is filled 1/4 to 1/2 full with beer. The team that hits all the other teams cups first is declared the winner.
There are many rules associated with the game of Beer Pong although the rules will vary at practically every different place that you play. Rollbacks happen when a player or team makes one or both of their shots and gets to shoot again before the other team. Bouncing the ball into an opponents cup makes them drink double although it is quite difficult and the opposing team can try to block a bounced ball. Distraction is also a ploy that can be used by the defending team where gestures are made, noises are made, insults thrown across the table and even some provocative actions when members of the opposite sex are involved. Typically an opponent can request a re-rack of the cups once during each game. Re-rack means that the cups can be re-arranged into virtually any shape to make the shots easier. Popular shapes would be a triangle, diamond, straight line or sidecar.
The supplies you would need for a game of Beer Pong are very simple. All you need is 14 plastic cups, 6 for each team and 2 extra form water to wash the balls. A good supply of Beer Pong Balls, some type of long table, and BEER! Not cheap of beer. You do not want to spoil a party!
Many hard-core players have custom tables for Beer Pong. You can also buy very nice portable, fold up tables that can travel with you wherever you may want to play. These days, there are even Floating Beer Pong Tables to use in a pool or on a calm lake. There is even professional association’s popping up like “The World Series of Beer Pong” which held a 3 day $50,000 Prize Money Tournament in Las Vegas! The Pabst Blue Ribbon sponsored Tournament was held at the Flamingo in January 2009 and featured nearly 800 players from 45 states. Although the game can be an absolute blast and lots of fun with a big group at a party, beer pong players do not drive drunk. Hand over the keys to the designated driver. Pong On!
Dart Rules to Play By
The game of darts is usually played between two teams of players or two players. 
Each team can consist of two or more people. Although there have are different variations of the game which allow for more than two sides, these have not gained much popularity.
Generally, each player is allowed nine throws as a warm up before the beginning of a game. After the warm up, one person from each team throws a dart. This is to determine which team or person is eligible to take the first turn. The team that got the dart closest to the bull’s eye takes the first turn.
Each player, in his turn, is allowed to throw three darts. Two sets of darts are thrown — one by each team — before the darts are retrieved. If the thrower’s foot crosses over the line or if the person happens to trip over the oche (the throwing line, which a dart player stands behind to throw the darts) while releasing the dart, the throw does not count for any points and there may not be a re-throw.
After a player’s final throw, the dart must stay on the board for a minimum of five seconds for it to be counted. Also, a throw scores no points if the dart sticks into another dart or falls off the board.
In the basic method for play and scoring, the throws that are successful score in the following manner: (1) in the wedge — the amount posted on the outer ring; (2) the double ring (the outer, narrow ring) — twice the number hit; (3) the triple ring (the inner, narrow ring) — three times the number hit; (4) bull’s eye (outer bull) — twenty-five points; and (5) double bull’s eye (inner bull) — fifty points.
Of the games played by dart players around the world, the two most popular ones are “301″ and “Cricket.” Of these, 301 is the easier, as, in this, each side begins the game with 301 points and throws in an effort to make their score zero. Cricket, a more complex game that requires more throwing skill and strategy, is played using mainly the numbers 15 through 20 and the bull’s eyes.
With the rules of darts in place then you can play and have loads of fun with the family and friends!
Things to Check Before a Beer Pong Game
There are always things to check before going into a beer pong game or hosting a beer pong 
party. There are also things to check while playing beer pong. I have compiled a few that I will touch on. Maybe you can recognize a few of these things to check!
1. First and for most is the beer! You need to buy cheap, not to cheap, so that you come off as some cheap assed bastard, but as a good host. You want a beer that everyone can drink and be pleased. Always check your cup of beer. You do not want to pick up a cup that is filled with something else and or have a cigarette in it.
2. You have to make sure that the cups are filled high enough that a line drive shot does not spill the cup and make a mess of your girl friends cute outfit. Or boy friend. It is always better to have the cups filled so that the play does not stop to clean up.
3. The beer pong table can be anything that is flat enough like the hall way door, the neighbors picnic table, what ever your pleasure. I prefer the real deal that way you know the table and the bounce, if someone tries a trick shot.
4. Then there is the attitude, we all live the guy that really gets in to the competition and does the dancing around and the yelling. You can take this as a distraction. If this works for him so be it. Personally I prefer the opposite sex distractions. You do not have to swear and cuss if the family is there while you are playing. If you are at school and you are playing another team then give it to them and let the festivities begin.
Have fun and remember it is only a game PONG ON! Play hard!