Gameplay
4+ Players 👥
3-5 Minutes ⏱️
What You’ll Need
Ping pong balls (1 per player or team)
Plastic cups (1 per player or team)
Long table or flat surface
Tape (optional, for marking bounce lines)
Setup
Place the cups at one end of the table.
Players line up on the opposite side with their ping pong ball.
Mark a bounce line on the table if needed (about a foot or two from the cup side).
How to Play
Bounce and Aim: Players take turns trying to bounce their ping pong ball once so it lands in the cup.
One Bounce Only: The ball must bounce once on the table before going into the cup.
Keep Going: If a player misses, they retrieve their ball and go to the back of the line to try again.
First to Score: The first player to bounce their ball into the cup wins.
Optional: Play in teams or brackets for added competition.
Say Something Like
“Get ready to test your bounce skills! Your mission? Bounce your ball into the cup with just one bounce. It’s harder than it looks—but so fun when you nail it!”
Variations
Relay Race: Make it a team relay—once a player makes it, the next goes.
Obstacle Edition: Place objects in the way for creative bounce challenges.
Blind Bounce: Players are blindfolded and rely on teammates for directions.
Discipleship Teaching Points
Just like it takes focus and perseverance to get the ball in the cup, staying focused on Christ helps us succeed spiritually—even when we miss a few times along the way. (Hebrews 12:2)
Secular Teaching Points
This game builds hand-eye coordination, patience, and the ability to laugh at yourself when you miss the mark—perfect for encouraging resilience and teamwork.
This game idea was published by the team at Dig the Games.
Keywords: ping pong, cup toss, bounce game, low prep, focus, fast-paced
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