Minute To Win It Games With Ping Pong Balls
Family game night just got a whole lot more exciting! If you’re looking for some quick, easy, and hilariously fun games to play, you’ve come to the right place. We’re talking about Minute to Win It games using those simple, bouncy little balls, ping pong balls! They might seem small, but they pack a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, a birthday party, or just need a fun distraction on a rainy day, these games will keep everyone laughing and competing to the very last second.
60 Second Games with Ping Pong Balls
Here are some of the best Minute to Win It games with ping pong balls, mixing both fresh ideas and a few classic favorites.
1. Ping Pong Ball Bounce
This one’s as simple as it gets! The goal is to bounce the ping pong ball into a bowl or cup placed on the ground. Set a timer for 60 seconds, and whoever can get the most balls in the cup wins. You can make it more challenging by increasing the distance between the ball and the target.
Pro Tip: Try using different sized cups or bowls to shake things up and make it more tricky!
2. Penny in the Cup
Place several cups on the table in a line, and place a penny into one of them. Then players try to bounce a ping pong ball into the cups and will get extra points for every ball that lands in the penny cup. The catch? You’ve got to bounce the ball in 60 seconds. It’s harder than it sounds because getting a ping pong ball to land just right can be tricky!
Pro Tip: Get creative with the cup placement, try a zig-zag or have a few cups that are farther away.
3. Cups and Balls
This game is perfect for those who love a good challenge. Arrange a bunch of empty cups on a table, and set a ping pong ball on top of each cup. The goal is to blow the ping pong balls off the cups using only air from your mouth. Be careful as you can not knock over the cup or you will have to start all over again. You’ll need speed, accuracy, and a bit of lung power to complete it in 60 seconds!
Pro Tip: Don’t blow too hard or too soft, finding the right air pressure is key!
4. Ping Pong Ball Race
Start by placing a ping pong ball at one end of the table and the goal at the other. Your task is to get the ball across the table, but only by blowing it! No hands allowed! You’ve got one minute to get the ball from one end to the other.
Pro Tip: If you’re up for a real challenge, try it with multiple ping pong balls!
5. Bouncing Ball Madness
Set up a couple of cups on the floor and try to bounce ping pong balls into them, one at a time. The trick? The balls are very bouncy, and you’ve only got a minute to get as many in the cups as you can. It’s a great test of precision and timing!
Pro Tip: Try different angles for the bounce to make things interesting.
6. Spoon Relay
Here’s a great team game for the whole family. Each player must balance a ping pong ball on a spoon and race from one side of the room to the other. The catch? You must hold the spoon in your mouth and carefully balance it as you move!
Pro Tip: For a twist, try balancing the ball while hopping or spinning!
7. Blow the Ball
Using a straw, who can blow the ping pong ball the furthest? You’ve got a minute, and it’s all about control and power. Set up a finish line or goal to blow the ball across, and whoever gets it the farthest wins. You can have fun switching it up by trying to bounce the ball on a surface to change the challenge.
Pro Tip: Add obstacles for the ball to travel around!
8. Ping Pong Ball in a Cup
This is a fun one for all ages! Set up several cups or bowls at different distances. The goal is to toss a ping pong ball into the cups from a set distance away. You have one minute to get as many balls into as many cups as possible.
Pro Tip: Start off easy, then move the cups farther away to up the difficulty level!
9. Juggle the Balls
Can you juggle ping pong balls for one whole minute? Juggling may sound easy, but doing it with ping pong balls? Well, that’s a different story! You need quick reflexes and good hand-eye coordination. The challenge? Keep them in the air for a full 60 seconds.
Pro Tip: Start with just two balls and work your way up to three for an added challenge!
10. Balloon Ping Pong
Tie a string or string of yarn across the room to serve as a “net.” Players must bat a ping pong ball over the net using a balloon as a bat. You’ve got a minute to get the ball from one side to the other without letting it touch the ground!
Pro Tip: Blow up different colored balloons for an added visual flair!
11. Catch the Ball
In this game, the player has to catch a ping pong ball using only a plastic cup. The tricky part? The balls are bouncing all over the place, and they need to react fast to catch them in the cup. It’s a game of timing, accuracy, and, of course, lots of laughs!
Pro Tip: Use larger cups to make it a bit easier if you have younger kids playing.
12. Pong in the Pail
Place ping pong balls into a pail, and have the player use a spoon in their mouth to scoop the balls out of the pail. They’ve got 60 seconds to remove as many balls as possible. It sounds easy, but it’s tricky when you’ve only got a minute!
Pro Tip: Add a twist by having players use straws!
13. Hot Potato with Ping Pong Balls
This classic “pass the hot potato” game gets a fun twist with ping pong balls. Players sit in a circle and pass the ball around as fast as possible, trying to avoid being the one holding it when the timer goes off!
Pro Tip: Use two balls to increase the chaos!
14. Egg Carton Madness
Take an empty egg carton and label the spots with different point values. Players bounce or toss ping pong balls and try to land them in the carton.
Goal: Score the most points before the timer runs out.
Pro Tip: Bonus round idea, double the points for balls that land in the last row!
15. Wiggle the Ball
Place a ping pong ball in a tissue box, strap it to the back of someone’s waist (use a belt or ribbon), and have them shake their booty until the ball pops out. Hilarious and high-energy!
Goal: Get all the balls out in under 60 seconds.
Pro Tip: Fill the tissue box with a few extra balls for even more challenge (and silliness).
16. Slurp and Drop
Use a straw to suck up a ping pong ball (yep, using just air suction!) and transfer it to a cup across the table. No hands allowed!
Goal: Move the most balls from Point A to Point B in 60 seconds.
Pro Tip: Have a backup straw nearby… this one gets intense!
Minute to Win It games with ping pong balls are perfect for all ages and can be played with minimal setup. Whether you’re looking for something easy and lighthearted or challenging and competitive, there’s a game here for everyone. So next time you’re looking for some family fun, grab a few ping pong balls, set the timer, and let the laughs begin!
