Rules of Ping-Pounce

Ping-pounce adds an exciting variation on the popular rec-room sport of ping-pong by introducing a random element, known as the pouncer, who earns whaps (points) by deflecting the serve. As in ping-pong, players attempt to score 21 points, but if the pouncer can score three whaps, both players lose and must give the pouncer tuna.

cat leaps for ping-pong ball
Player three has entered the game. (Imgur)

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8 thoughts on “Rules of Ping-Pounce

  1. Kar March 2, 2020 / 1:02 pm

    I vote that the incorporate these rules for the Olympics this summer.

    Assuming that is, that they happen.

  2. dubravkamcvmd March 2, 2020 / 1:03 pm

    This is the greatest game ever invented. Mike, you’re a genius.

    • Ricky & Bibi's Mom March 2, 2020 / 3:22 pm

      Seconded.

  3. AJ March 2, 2020 / 1:25 pm

    Best picture and best new rule of a game, ever!

    And speaking of tuna, this has had me laughing all weekend.

    • allein 🐾 March 2, 2020 / 6:23 pm

      The ears look like a fennec fox…

  4. allein 🐾 March 2, 2020 / 1:38 pm

    I need to suggest this for the family ping-pong tournament next Christmas…

  5. debg March 2, 2020 / 5:56 pm

    Kitty probably has mad limbo dancing skillz too.

  6. SoccerSue March 3, 2020 / 11:14 am

    Hmmm, the motel I’m staying at in SoCal has a ping pong table, but when we played there was a definite lack of a pouncer. Will have to speak to the manager.

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