Pong Table

How to Use the Pong Table

Setting Up the Pong Table:

1. Choose the Right Location:

   • Flat Surface: Set up your pong table on a level, stable surface. This ensures that the table doesn’t tip or wobble during gameplay.
   • Space: Make sure you have enough room around the table for players to move freely and for the balls to bounce.

2. Unfold and Position the Table:

   • Unfold the Table: If your pong table is foldable, carefully unfold it and ensure all legs are securely locked into place. Double-check that the legs are stable.
   • Positioning: Place the table with one side facing the participants. Each side will have 10 cups arranged in a triangular formation, forming a pong layout.

3. Set Up the Cups:

   • Cup Arrangement: Arrange the 10 cups on each side in a pyramid shape (4 cups in the back row, 3 cups in the second row, 2 cups in the third row, and 1 cup at the front). This is the standard setup for the game.
   • Fill the Cups: Fill each cup with water (or another drink depending on your preference) to the desired level, but don’t fill them all the way to the top. A little less than half is usually ideal.

4. Prepare the Balls:

   • Ping Pong Balls: Place the ping pong balls on the table. Each team will use one ball at a time to attempt to land the ball in their opponent’s cups.
   • Optional: Practice Shots: Allow players to take a few practice shots before starting the game.

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Playing the Pong Game:

1. Teams:

   • Team Setup: The game is typically played between two teams of one or two players each. Each team will take turns attempting to throw a ping pong ball into the opponent’s cups.

2. Taking Turns:

   • Shot Attempts: Players take turns throwing the ball underhand into the opponent’s cups. When a ball lands in a cup, the cup is removed from the table, and the opponent drinks the contents of the cup.
   • Rebounds: Players can attempt to catch the ball if it bounces off the table or the rim of a cup (house rules vary on this).
   • Respecting Turns: Only one player on each team can take a shot per round.

3. Winning the Game:

   • Eliminating All Cups: The game continues until one team has eliminated all of their opponent's cups by successfully landing ping pong balls in each of them.
   • Final Shot: The last team to land a ball in a cup wins the game! Some variations of the game include a "buzzer-beater" shot or a redemption round if a team has one remaining cup.

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Cleaning and Storing the Pong Table:

1. After Play:

   • Empty the Cups: After the game, remove any remaining liquids from the cups. You may also want to clean the cups if they will be reused.
   • Wipe the Table: Clean the table surface to remove any spills or debris. A damp cloth or mild cleaning solution will work well.

2. Storage:

   • Fold the Table: If your pong table is foldable, fold the legs back up and secure them. Store the table in a safe, dry area until the next event.
   • Store Cups and Balls: Keep the ping pong balls and cups together in a safe, dry place so they are easy to find for your next rental.

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End of Rental and Pickup:

• When you’re finished using the pong table, call Tubular Inflatables to schedule pickup. Ensure the table is clean and free from any liquid or debris.

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Show in Feet Show in Metres

	Floor Space	Height
Unit Size:	96ft x 24ft	27.6ft

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Suitable For

Indoors on Artificial Grass
Indoors on Hard Surface
Outdoors on Artificial Grass
Outdoors on Concrete
Outdoors on Dirt Patch
Outdoors on Dry Grass
Outdoors on Grass
Outdoors on Grass & Dirt
Outdoors on Grass / Hard Surface Mix
Outdoors on Hard Surface

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Not Suitable For

Outdoors on Grass (event)
Outdoors on Sand
Outdoors Under Cover