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60-second

Ping Pong Bounce

Also called Bounce It In, Ping Pong Cup Bounce

Bounce ping pong balls off the table so each one lands in a cup. Fill all the cups in a minute to win.

people
2–20
time
8 min
energy
Medium
materials
Cheap to buy
Kids-safeHR-safeChurch-safe
Watch it played
What you need4
How to play4

Before you start

Put 6 cups in a row at the far end of the table. Tape a throwing line on the table about 1 m (3 ft) from the first cup.

  1. 1Throw each ball so it bounces on the table at least once before landing in a cup.
  2. 2Only one ball per cup. A ball that goes straight in without bouncing doesn't count.
  3. 3Fetch missed balls yourself; the clock keeps running.
  4. 4Fill all 6 cups within 60 seconds to win, or most cups filled wins.
What to say3
  1. 1“One bounce, then in the cup — no direct shots!”
  2. 2“Bounce… and in! That's two!”
  3. 3“One cup left! Ten seconds!”
Host tips3
  • Carpeted floors swallow the missed balls and players waste the minute searching. Put a spotter on the floor to return them.
  • Soft or tablecloth-covered tables kill the bounce. Take the cloth off or use a bare plastic folding table.
  • Players aim too hard. Show the soft, high toss once — it's far more accurate.
Variants2

  • Egg tray

    Bounce balls into an empty egg tray instead of cups. Easier for kids.

  • Wall bounce

    Bounce the ball off a wall into a bucket on the floor. Most in 60 seconds wins.

Safety1
  • Loose balls on the floor are a slip and twist hazard — clear them between players.
Good for

Occasions

ChristmasBirthdayTeam buildingSchoolReunionFiesta

Venues

Indoor, smallIndoor, largeOfficeChurch hall