Vietnam War
Add some variety to your drinking games with the "Vietnam War", an entertaining and unique twist on the classic party favorite, Beer Pong. Our fun guide explains the rules and offers useful tips for a fun and unforgettable party experience.
✍️ April 29, 2024
If you’re bored of the same old beer pong game at every party, make things more fun with the “Vietnam War” drinking game. This unique twist on the classic game will make you play on the offense and defense, all while enjoying your favorite drinks.
Whether you’re a beer pong pro or a newbie, this drinking game rules are easy to learn and can be adjusted to suit your preferences. It fits perfectly into a lineup of college drinking games or a full Beer Olympics night.
So gather your friends, grab some drinks, and prepare for an epic battle in which only one team will emerge victorious.
❗️ Disclaimer: The “Vietnam” drinking game is created for entertainment purposes only. Please remember that it mentions a severe historical event. Play with care, as it might bring up strong feelings.
How to play “Vietnam” Drinking Game
The “Vietnam” drinking game involves two teams of two players but can also be played with more people and larger teams. Here’s what you’ll need to play. It’s one of those group drinking games that scales well no matter how many people show up:
- A smooth playing surface
- 13 beers, non-alcoholic beer, or other drinks
- 20 solo cups
- Ping-pong balls
After you’ve set up the playing area, follow these steps to play the “Vietnam” drinking game:
1. Divide into teams
Split up into two teams, the US and Vietnam, both get 10 cups. Team US arranges their cups in a triangle.
Vietnam places its cups anywhere it likes on the side of the table. The US team fills their cups with five beers, while the Vietnam team fills them with 8. Team US goes first.
2. Start throwing!
Each side in the “Vietnam” drinking game gets 3 shots and turns. The difference from Beer Pong with this game is that when cups from the US team are hit, the US team must drink the cup and then replace it. If you enjoy card drinking games as well, games like Kings Cup and Ride the Bus make a great warmup before you set up the table. Want to mix in another table classic? The Waterfall drinking game pairs perfectly with a Vietnam War night.
3. Win the game
The “Vietnam” drinking game ends when all Vietnam cups are hit or the US team surrenders. The losing team must drink the remaining cups!
“Vietnam” Drinking Game Rules
Want to know the specific rules and tips for making the most out of your “Vietnam War” drinking game experience? Follow these guidelines:
Vietnam: Rapid Fire
This special attack gives the Vietnam team 2 minutes to fire shots repeatedly. Alternatively, this can be used as an endgame special, which the Vietnam team can call after all Vietnam cups have been hit.
Vietnam: Strike
Each Team Vietnam player gets to use this special attack once per game. If they make a cup after calling strike, then all the surrounding cups on the US side are also considered hit.
Vietnam: Backup
The US Team has to add an additional layer to their triangle (five more cups to the back). The 5 cups in the back cannot be replaced when hit.
US: Clear Sight
Team Vietnam must shoot with their eyes closed or blindfolded until one player makes a successful shot. They are allowed to open their eyes in between turns.
US: Line Attack
Each Team US player gets to use this special attack once per game. They may call it at the beginning of their shot, and it expires after the shot is taken.
If they make the shot, they may draw an imaginary line from the cup they made, as long as the line crosses two edges of the table. All cups, even friendly cups, in that imaginary line are considered hit.
With these additional rules and special attacks in play, your “Vietnam” drinking game is sure to be a unique and exciting experience. Just remember to drink responsibly and have fun! Cheers! 🍻 Looking for more ways to keep the party going? Our roundup of drinking games with cards has plenty of options to mix in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play the Vietnam War drinking game?
Two teams face off across a table — one team is the US, the other is Vietnam. Each team has 10 cups. The US arranges theirs in a triangle; Vietnam places them freely. Teams take turns throwing ping-pong balls to land in the opponent's cups, and hit cups must be drunk.
How is Vietnam different from regular Beer Pong?
The key difference is that the US team must drink and then replace any cup that gets hit, so their cups never decrease. The goal is to eliminate all of Vietnam's cups. Each team also has special attacks with unique rules.
How does the Vietnam drinking game end?
The game ends when all of Vietnam's cups are eliminated or the US team surrenders. The losing team must drink all remaining cups on the table.
What are the special rules in the Vietnam drinking game?
Vietnam has Rapid Fire (2 minutes of unlimited shots) and Strike (hit a cup to take out surrounding cups too). The US has Clear Sight (Vietnam shoots blindfolded) and Line Attack (an imaginary line eliminates all cups it crosses).
How many players do you need for the Vietnam drinking game?
The standard setup is two teams of two players (4 total), but you can scale up to larger teams as long as both sides stay even.
