What is PRL?
PRL combines the simple mechanics of "old" Beer Pong and combines them with aspects of Rugby League to create a fast paced sport that is easy to learn but hard to master.
PRL is a sport not a drinking game. There is no alcohol involved in gameplay and no "penalties" for losing. This is a game of skill, determination and perhaps just a touch of luck
Table Setup
The table is broken into 2 halves with each half split into 5 sections plus the in goal area.
Players arrange their cups into the 5 "10 metre" sections in the following breakdown, 1 cup in the first, 2 in the second, 1 in the third and 2 cups each in the fourth and fifth sections. The final cup is placed in the goal area
We use high quality Red Cup stainless steel cups so there is no need for any liquid at all in the cups. This really ramps up the precision needed to hit the cup as there is no liquid safety net to rely on
Other Rules
Elbows must stay behind the edge of the table whenever it's your shot. Our referrees (and often spectators) will have no hesitation shouting "ELBOWS" if you over reach. If you do your opponent gets 2 shots.
The 40 / 20 rule is one for the pros. If you can bounce your ball inside your "40 metre" line and hit a cup past your opponents "20 metre" line not only do you get the points but you also get another shot. It's a risky play but one all of the pros have in the kit bag so it is definitely one worth practising
Gameplay
Games are timed at 9 minutes with no stoppages in play so its full on from the start, with each player taking turns to shoot.
The goal in PRL is not to outdrink your opponent like "old" beer pong but rather outscore them. Each cup your ball lands in is worth 4 points. Once you've landed a cup, the cup is taken off the table and you have a shot at flicking a conversion from that spot. If you make it between the posts thats another 2 points, like converting a try in Rugby League.
Your opponent will get 2 shots if you fail to hit the table when its your shot or your ball lands in the final cup when there are others still on the table so precision is vital!