Flunky Ball is with no doubt a classic. It is played outdoors and particularly popular at festivals. The nice thing about Flunky Ball is that you can play it in a small as well as in a large group. Between 4 and 12 players are perfect. It's a lot of fun and the rules are relatively easy.

What do you need for Flunky Ball?

• you need space, lots of space.
• 1x ball (e.g. tennis or football)
• 1x a bottle that is about half full
• beer

Preparation

First of all you have to find a suitable playing surface for Flunky Ball. The playing field can be between six and ten meters long. - Depending on how much space you have. Then you divide it into two equal halves. Place the half-full bottle in the middle of the playing field. It should be knocked over with the ball during the game. In addition, each player needs a drink. One bottle of beer per person is most suitable.

How to play?

Form two teams which stand at both ends of the playing field (one team at one end). Feel free to come up with fancy names for the teams. We chose team A and B for a better understanding. 😊

Team A tries to knock over the bottle in the middle by throwing the ball. If the bottle gets hit, all players of Team A are allowed to finish their beer.

In the meantime, team B has to catch the ball and run to the middle to place the bottle back up. Once the bottle is back up, Team A players have to stop drinking their beer. This works best when Team B yells "stop" as soon as every member of their team is back at the position of the beginning.

Then it is team B's turn and they can throw the ball. Team B also tries to drink the beer as quickly as possible. In Flunky Ball, the teams always take turns throwing. The first team to completely empty their beer wins.

Oh yes, and if your own beer falls over for any reason, you will receive a penalty beer. Have fun playing Flunky Ball. 😊