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BasketPong

January 25, 2012 in Featured, Tailgating Games

BasketPong 3 GirlsA few weeks ago we went out to Las Vegas for the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show. There we discovered lots of cool tailgating gear, games and gadgets and over the course of the next week or two we will be posting up some video interviews with the inventors and manufacturers of those products.

One in particular stood out and it is called BasketPong. Since beer pong is the fastest growing tailgating game in the parking lot amongst tailgaters, we were pleasantly surprised to see a new twist on an old game. You see, BasketPong takes the game play of beer pong and combines it with elements of basketball to make a completely new game. We met with Paul and Richard out in Las Vegas and had a chance to put together this video interview demonstrating how to set up and play BasketPong.

If you chose to skip the video, BasketPong comes in it’s own self-contained carrying case and sets up in minutes. Everything you need to play is contained within the game case. All you need to do is provide the beer and plastic cups and you are ready to play vertical beer pong in less than 90 seconds. Even the easiest of traditional beer pong tables do not set up that fast. And with stadium parking lots reducing tailgating times around the country, every minute counts when it comes to your tailgating time. Take a look at the photos we took along each step of setting up the BasketPong.

We were able to not only test and review the BasektPong beer pong game out in Las Vegas but we also tested the game once we got home. After setting up the game and playing it a few times we discovered a few things we had not noticed while out at the Tailgate Show.

One thing we liked is that you can use the backboard to help bank in the ball and make it into the cup. NBA players may lose style points for using the backboard but not in beer pong. Also, while playing with a friend, we transitioned into playing a game of H-O-R-S-E in that when one player would make a cup, if the other player failed to hit the same cup, the missing player had to drink the cup. We’re sure that once you play the game you can come up with a few rules and changes that suit you and your group of friends.

Another aspect we enjoyed was the fact that it does not take up a lot of room in your tailgating space. Normally while tailgating and wanting to play beer pong, you need to find a 8′ x 2′ space under your canopy so as to not spill out into your tailgating neighbor’s space. With BasketPong, less space is needed. Also, set up and break down is fast and easy meaning you will have more time playing and tailgating and less time setting up.

After seeing this product in Las Vegas and also testing one of our own, we are definitely going to give BasketPong the Tailgating Ideas “Tailgate Approved” stamp of approval. We enjoyed this product so much and think it would be a valuable addition to your tailgating gear that we have added it to our online tailgating gear store.

BasketPong is priced at $119.99 plus $14 flat rate shipping to the lower 48 states. Click HERE to learn more about BasketPong and how to take your beer pong game vertical.

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GoPong Football Tables

October 13, 2011 in Featured, Tailgating Games, Tailgating Gear

It was back in February of 2010 when we introduced you to the GoPong Beer Pong Table. Back then, the GoPong beer pong table was only available in a standard black color with a very simple theme. The major benefit was that it was a high quality beer pong table but at basically half the price as the competition. Well, GoPong recently introduced a new set of tables with football field gridiron designs and have managed to keep their prices low once again.

GoPong Football Beer Pong Table

The GoPong Football Field table shown above is the 8′ x 2′ version that is ideal for playing beer pong while tailgating. The 8′ x 2′ x 27.5″ size is 100% regulation World Series of Beer Pong dimensions. And unlike those other guys that are selling football themed beer pong tables but not calling them “beer pong tables”, (please read: NFL Beer Pong Table Is Pure Hypocrisy) GoPong knows what’s up and isn’t trying to insult your intelligence. To prove our point, the GoPong Football Tailgating Table does not come with some lame 2′ wide table tennis net. They know you aren’t going to be playing table tennis on it and you would just throw that away. What they did include was a sleeve underneath the playing surface that holds six beer pong balls. We particularly like the addition of the ball holder sleeve because now your table and balls are all together. No more having to remember to bring along your package of beer pong balls because they are already neatly tucked inside the folded table. Once at your tailgate, simply unfold the table, reach underneath and six balls are there waiting.

Another extra added feature includes a latch that holds the table together at the middle fold. This just provides a little extra stability when opened and in play mode in case someone bumps the table from too much leaning. When it is time to pack up and head inside the game, flip up the latch and fold the table up like normal. Of course the GoPong Football Table is not just for beer pong. You can play flip cup or quarters on it as well.

If you are still a football fan but not a beer pong player and do not need a tailgating table that is eight feet long, the folks at GoPong have you covered. They also offer a four foot version of the same football field themed tailgating table. The main difference is that it is half the size as the beer pong table and folds in half instead of in quarters. Other than those major differences, both football tailgating tables from GoPong are made from the same high quality construction and craftsmanship you would expect.

As far as these tables being “Tailgate Approved”, we can definitely say yes, they are. To take our endorsement even further, we have added both the 8′ GoPong Beer Pong Table and the 4′ Tailgating Table to our tailgating gear stash we bring to the games. And we didn’t just add them to our tailgating kit because we got them for free. We added them because we liked the products so much that we actually bought them with our own money. (When was the last time we PAID for a piece of tailgating gear? It’s been a long time we can tell you that.) Take a look at some of the photos we shot of our own tables.

As you can see in the above gallery (click individual images for a larger view) the GoPong Football Tailgating Tables come with a generic football field design complete with yard lines, hash marks and end zones. For those of you wanting to take it up a notch and support your favorite team, you can easily customize these tables to any team logo you can think of. We chose to customize our GoPong Tailgating Tables to support the San Diego Chargers. It was simple and affordable and gave our tables that authentic look using officially licensed logos. Here is how we did it:

We went to Skinit.com and browsed their selection of officially licensed Tailgate Packs. Keep in mind the GoPong 8′ Football Beer Pong Table is 2 feet wide by 8 feet long so consider those dimensions when browsing the tailgate packs. Visualize which skins you would like to place in the end zones and which ones would look good on the middle panels of the table. Order your tailgate pack for your team and you now can customize your table to support your team. The best part is because the Skinit Tailgate Packs are designed to affix to the exterior of your car, they are waterproof and weatherproof so they can withstand the rigors of a beer pong game with plenty of tips and spills.

The specs on the GoPong 8′ Football Beer Pong Table are:
• Size Unfolded: 8′ x 2′ x 27.5″ high (World Series of Beer Pong Regulation Size)
• Size Folded: 2′ x 2′ x 5″
• Weight: 21 lbs
• High strength aluminum frame
• Football Field Tabletop Design
• Waterproof melamine surface
• Ergonomic carrying handles
• 6 Ball capacity ball holding sleve

The specs on the GoPong 4′ Football Tailgating Table are:
• Size Unfolded: 4′ x 2′ x 27.5″ high
• Size Folded: 2′ x 2′ x 3″
• Weight: 12 lbs
• High strength aluminum frame
• Football Field Tabletop Design
• Waterproof melamine surface
• Ergonomic carrying handles

Because we found these tailgating tables to be “Tailgate Approved” and because we bought them with our money, we believe in these items. We have decided they would make a great addition to our online tailgating gear store and at an affordable price. The GoPong 8′ Football Beer Pong Table is $119.95 with shipping included and the 4′ GoPong Tailgating Table is less than $80 with shipping included. If you are interested in the 8′ GoPong Football table click HERE. If you like the versatility of the shorter table, click HERE to get a GoPong 4′ Football Tailgating Table.

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Even More Options with Pong 360 Beer Pong Tables

October 22, 2009 in Tailgating Games

Whether the tailgating nation (or the NFL) want to admit it, beer pong is exploding in popularity across the tailgating lots of America. So why not embrace the fact that beer pong is here to stay by offering those tailgaters more options on the types of playing surfaces they can bring to a tailgate party? That is why we have chosen to offer our readers the opportunity to purchase Pong 360 beer pong tables directly from our online tailgating store, Shop.TailgatingIdeas.com. Take a look at the different styles you can choose from. (Click on images to view larger size)

Pong 360 Beer Pong Tables was originally founded by a group of like-minded players with a passion for the sport of beer pong. After surveying what other beer pong table manufacturers had to offer in the way of table designs, they decided to create their own. As you can see from the images above, these are all 8′ x 2′ regular competition tables with a number of designs and themes to choose from. You can select from Super 8-Ball, Nightmare, Greens, Vixens, Beer Pong League or Galaxy themed tables. Aside from the unique designs, Pong 360 beer pong tables include a beer pong ball holder that holds six regulation sized balls underneath the table. Now you don’t have to worry about bringing your beer pong balls separately and accidentally forgetting them. Also, the sturdy hard plastic handles (unlike other beer pong tables which have canvas or cloth handles) make it easy to hold and carry when it is folded for transport.

Other features of Pong 360 beer pong tables includes an integrated rack design on the back of the table which allows you to play six or 10 cup games with a perfect rack setup every time. Even though the table weighs approximately 23 pounds, the aluminum used to construct it allows for a sturdy surface and is great for bouncers, if that is part of your game. The top surface of the Pong 360 beer pong table includes a melamine coating for easy clean up from all kinds of alcoholic or non-alcoholic liquids. And because you want to take it tailgating, it folds up into a compact 2′ x 2′ briefcase for ultimate portability. Also, you can use it as a table for flip cup or to set up your tailgate buffet food. Specs include:

Dimensions Open
• Length: 8′
• Width” 2′
• Height: 27.5”

Dimensions Closed
• Length: 2′
• Width: 5.5″
• Height: 2′

Weight
• 23 lbs.

Pong 360 also offers a 7′ table option which comes in the Galaxy color scheme. This table offers the same great features like strong plastic handles, beer pong ball holder, melamine coating, lightweight aluminum construction and the six to 10 cup racking design. The only major difference is that it is a foot shorter, about a pound lighter and folds in half instead of quarters like the 8′ tables from Pong 360. This shorter table, although not regulation length, might be a better option for tailgaters who are pressed for space in their tailgating vehicles.

You can buy Pong 360 beer pong tables directly from Shop.TailgatingIdeas.com for $129.99 + $20 flat rate shipping. That’s a total of $149.99 for those of you who struggled in math class or where too busy staring at the Homecoming Queen the day they taught simple addition. Choose your table design and you can be playing beer pong at your next tailgate party in no time. Click HERE to buy a Pong 360 beer pong table now.

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