If you haven’t yet installed Game Pigeon, the iMessage app you’ll need to play Cup Pong, see Installing Cup Pong.

If your texts appear in green bubbles, the person you’re chatting with cannot play Cup Pong with you.

Once your opponent finishes their turn, you’ll see a video still from the opponent’s game with the message “YOUR TURN. " If they do not finish their turn, simply find a new opponent and retry steps.

When your ball lands in a cup, the cup will be taken off the board. You’ll earn points for each of the cups you land.

Aim for the closest cups first instead of going for the more difficult ones in the back. This could give you an edge over your opponent who might be trying for the far cups. [2] X Research source Before making your shot, try to visualize the exact path the ball must travel to make it into a cup. Hold a straight-sided object, like a ruler or a postcard, against the screen to create a path between the ball and cup to figure out the perfect line.

Play often to improve your aim and command over the ball for best results. You can leave the game screen open to play in real-time or return later by tapping the Cup Pong video still in the conversation.

If your texts appear in green bubbles, the person you’re chatting with cannot play Cup Pong with you.