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It's time to get your game face on and celebrate Beer Pong Day on the first Saturday of May! This holiday was created to honor the classic game of beer pong which is a fun and social way to enjoy some drinks with friends. Beer pong has been around for decades, but it only recently became popularized in bars and clubs around the world. The game can be played by teams of two or three people and involves throwing ping pong balls into cups filled with beer. So grab some friends, some beers, and get ready for an epic night of beer pong!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beer Pong Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Beer Pong is believed to have originated in the 1950s and 1960s among American college students as a variant of "throw pong".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growing Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1980s, Beer Pong grew out of the college scene into mainstream popularity, with local bars and pubs often hosting games.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div the='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Series of Beer Pong</div><div class='timeline-text'>Billy Gaines founded the World Series of Beer Pong (WSOBP), which became the first formal beer pong tournament to attract participants from all over the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mainstream Media Attention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Beer Pong received significant mainstream media attention after The New York Times published an article on the drinking game, further boosting its popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Beer Pong Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Saturday of May was declared National Beer Pong Day, establishing an official annual celebration for the beloved game.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a game of beer pong</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Grab some friends, fill up your cups of beer, and get ready to play a game of beer pong. Beer pong is a classic drinking game, and what better way to celebrate Beer Pong Day?!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a beer pong tournament</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite some friends over and throw an epic beer pong tournament. Make it extra exciting by having prizes for the winners!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a beer pong party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends for an evening of beer pong and snacks. Set up the table, fill up some cups with beer and get ready to have some fun.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make beer pong themed food</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative in the kitchen and make some beer pong themed snacks like cupcake balls or beer pong cookies. Your friends will love it!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new type of beer pong game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are so many variations of beer pong that you can try. Why not try something new and give them a go! From vampire cups to black hole, you’re sure to have a blast.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a fun and easy game</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Beer pong is one of those games that anyone can easily pick up - no matter your age or experience. All you need is a table and some cups, and you're ready to go! It's a great way to have some lighthearted competition with friends or family members, without any complex rules or strategies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's social & encourages teamwork</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Beer pong is more than just a game - it's also an opportunity to socialize and get people talking. While the person shooting the ball may do most of the work, their success depends on their teammate setting up good shots. Which means everyone can be involved, and collaborating together as a team will give you the best chance of winning!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's customizable</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The beauty of beer pong is that you can tweak the rules to make it exactly how you want it. Your cups don't need to contain beer, so if there are certain beverages or foods you'd rather use, feel free to! And don't be afraid to mix things up with different scoring rules, bonuses or penalties for trick shots, special items placed in the cups - anything goes!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Beer Pong Was Once Called "Throw Pong"</h3><p class='facts-content'>The original variation of beer pong, known as "throw pong", was playable without beer, which was introduced into the game at a later period to enhance its fun quotient.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Beer Pong is Also Known as Beirut</h3><p class='facts-content'>In some parts of the United States, beer pong is often referred to as Beirut, a name that originated during the civil war in Lebanon in the 1980s.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World Series of Beer Pong Exists</h3><p class='facts-content'>Taking the popular game to a competitive level, players from across the globe gather annually to participate in the World Series of Beer Pong, aiming to win the hefty cash prize.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Biggest Beer Pong Tournament Used over 1600 Balls</h3><p class='facts-content'>In 2017, a beer pong tournament in the United Kingdom set records by using 16 10-person tables and more than 1600 balls over the course of the event.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Professional Beer Pong Players</h3><p class='facts-content'>Such is the popularity of the game that there exist professional beer pong players who take part in regional and national tournaments, earning significant prize money.</p></div></div>
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