Whirl Pong Tournament Rules

Thanks for joining us, and welcome to the most chaotic game of cup pong you have ever played: Whirl Pong — spinning cup pong.

This is a single-elimination tournament. Win and move on. Lose and you are out.

Teams are added to the bracket in sign-up order. Earlier sign-up means a better seed and a better chance at a first-round bye if byes are needed.

How It Works

• Check in before the bracket is made.
• Be ready when your team is called.
• Winners advance.
• Losing teams are eliminated.
• Some teams may get a first-round bye based on sign-up order.
• After each game, the winning team must tell staff their team name so the bracket can be updated.
• If a team does not show up to their table within 5 minutes of being announced, they are disqualified.

Game Rules

• No time limit.
• Each player on the team shoots each turn.
• Elbows must stay behind the table.
• Balls back rule applies.
• No defense.
• Bounce shots count as one cup only.
• Each team gets one re-rack, and it can only be used during their team’s turn.
• Redemption is allowed. Teams that make both shots on redemption automatically win.
• Staff has final say on all disputes.

Overtime

If both teams are tied after redemption, overtime begins.

• Each team puts 3 cups back.
• Teams continue playing until there is a winner.
• If overtime happens again, each team puts 1 cup back.

Keep It Fun

Be competitive, but be respectful.

Unsportsmanlike behavior can lead to a warning, forfeit, or removal from the tournament.

Good luck and have fun!