Gizmodo: beer pong

Electronic Beer Pong Table Probably a Big Hit at the Engineering Frat House

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:30:55 EST

Giz reader and beer pong enthusiast Dan Dayon constructed a beer pong table with glowing LEDs, cup sensors, and a wireless module. It's one of the most advanced tables you could ever puke on.

The DIY project is powered by five microcontrollers and features 120 RGB LEDs, five per cup. The lights pulse and change color depending on the arrangement of ~~(presumably) classic red plastic cups~~ see-through plastic cups, and is equipped with a wireless module to let it communicate with a scoreboard to be constructed later. The LEDs are under a sheet of glass to protect them from the cheap beer of choice. [Thanks, Dan!]

The Most Ridiculous Beer Pong Table Ever Automatically Washes Your Balls

Adam Frucci — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:30:00 EDT

A group of electrical engineering students at West Virginia University has built the most insane beer pong table ever. It's got lights all around that react to the music playing as well as a pair of built-in swirling ball washers. It's incredible. They're taking orders for them now if you want one of your own, but be warned: this first one cost them $1,000 and 400 hours of work to complete, so it won't be cheap. Hit the jump for a video of it in action, and be sure to skip to 2:30 unless you think still photos of electrical engineering majors and circuit boards are suddenly cool when set to Linkin Park.

[Geekologie]

PortOPong Makes Swimming Drunk Even More Fun

Adam Frucci — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:00:02 EDT

Summer might be pretty much over, but that's not going to stop me from writing about a really sweet summertime item. This PortOPong combines two of summer's greatest outdoor activities: swimming and beer pong. Simply blow it up, insert your Solo cups, and experience the most drowning-risk-filled game of beer pong you've ever played. Look how much fun the responsible parents above seem to be having! It's not too late; there are still some warm days left this season. Don't let them pass you by! [Update: photo changed at the request of people in it] [Product Page via SlashFood]