Beer Pong U

This app is meant to resemble the popular game at colleges across the U.S. It’s very easy to learn, but can take some practice to master. All you have to do is choose the way you would like to throw your Ping-Pong ball – either a fastball, lob or bounce. Tilt the phone left to right to aim and you’ll see a yellow dotted line move over the row of cups at the end of the table.

Once you’ve got your aim all set, lean the phone backwards to take your shot. The gauge at the bottom of the screen will tell you the force of your throw. If the ball lands in the cup, it disappears. You then have a chance to rearrange the cups to get rid of the gaps. The top of the screen shows your score along with a timer that doesn’t seem to have much competitive purpose.

Once you get the hang of one player mode, you can play a friend by swapping the iPhone back and forth. In this version of the app, you get two shots each turn. If both balls land in the same cup, not only does the cup disappear, but you get an extra turn. If this happens when you’re playing a friend, you get a chance to land the second ball in the same cup and get a free turn.

This app is great for mindless entertainment and I really enjoyed the graphics of the Ping-Pong table and the garage. There’s also background chatter to remind you of a party. It’s like having the ultimate college party experience: all the fun without the hangover in the morning.

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