CUPONK Rulebook

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

• Contents
• Important
• Assembly
• Batteries
• Done Playing
• Storage
• Setup
• Gameplay
  • On Your Turn
  • Winning
  • Quick Rules
• Advanced Play
• Alternate Play

Contents

• 2 Official CUPONK Balls
• 1 Electronic CUPONK Cup
• 1 Cardboard Backboard
• 30 Card Trick Deck (5 Backboard-specific trick cards, 5 Blank custom trick cards, 20 Standard CUPONK trick cards)

Important

THE CUPONK CUP IS NOT INTENDED FOR DRINKING.

NEVER PUT LIQUIDS IN THE CUPONK CUP.

THIS GAME FUNCTIONS BEST INDOORS AND MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

Assembly

• To assemble the Backboard: Wrap the Backboard around the cup as shown in Figure 1A. Insert the tab into the slot as shown in Figure 1B and adjust the Backboard so it rests on the lip on the CUPONK cup as shown in Figure 1C.

Batteries

Batteries required: 3 × 1.5V AAA or R03 size, NOT INCLUDED. Alkaline batteries recommended. A Phillips/cross head screwdriver (not included) is needed to insert batteries.

To replace batteries: Make sure the I/O switch on the bottom of the CUPONK Cup is in the OFF position. Then loosen the screw on the battery compartment door and remove the door. Insert 3 AAA-size batteries (we recommend alkaline), making sure to align the + and − symbols with the markings in the plastic. Replace the door and tighten the screw.

Done Playing

When you're done playing, turn the CUPONK Cup I/O switch to the O position to save battery life. The game will automatically shut off after 15 minutes if not used. A red light band will flash every 15 seconds to remind you that the game is still on.

Storage

Don't EVER put this game away.

Setup

1. Shuffle the trick deck and place it facedown to form a draw pile.
2. Turn the game on by sliding the I/O switch on the bottom of the CUPONK Cup to I.
3. Decide who goes first, second, third, etc. Always shoot in this order.

Gameplay

On Your Turn

1. Flip the top trick deck card over faceup.
2. Make your shot. You decide how far you need to stand from the cup to make your shot.

Trick cards show how the shot must be made:

• Trick card showing 1 (e.g., "The Brick Layer"): You have 1 try to make this shot. If the trick requires the Backboard, attach it to the cup (as shown in the assembly instructions). Now try to make the shot within the number of tries indicated.
• Trick card showing 3 with bounces (e.g., "Double B"): If your card shows one or more bounces you must make your shot within the number of tries indicated using the number of bounces indicated. You have 3 tries to make this shot.
• Trick card showing 5 with no bounce (e.g., "Going The Distance"): If your card does not show a bounce you are not required to bounce the ball before getting it into the cup. However, you may bounce the ball if you'd like to. You have 5 tries to make this shot.
• Blank custom trick card (showing 3): If you flip over a blank card, you get to make up your own trick. You have 3 tries to make this shot.

3. Did you make it?

If you made the shot...

• YEAH! Keep the trick card in front of you. The next player now draws a new trick card.

If you did NOT make the shot...

• The next player gets to take a shot at the trick card you picked. If they make it – YEAH! They keep the card. This ends their turn and the next player draws a new trick card.
• If they don't make it, the next player gets to try, and so on. Keep trying to complete this trick card until someone makes the shot OR
• NO ONE makes the shot and your trick card comes back to you. Flip over a new trick card and start again.

Winning

The first player to collect 3 trick cards wins.

Quick Rules

1. Draw a card.
2. Take the shot.
   • Make it – Keep the card.
   • Didn't make it – Next player tries.
3. 1st player to collect 3 cards WINS!
4. Repeat.
5. See step 4.

Advanced Play

For Advanced Play go through the entire Trick Deck and see who gets the most or make up Challenge tricks by combining shots (two trick cards at once) and going head-to-head. You have to make both tricks to score the challenge.

Alternate Play

If you don't like these rules, make up some of your own.

• Try playing PIG or HORSE.
• Use the 5 blank cards to create shots that are specific to your play area or personal style. Don't be afraid to make up outrageous trick shots and video them for proof to impress your friends and fans.
• For an easier time, leave the accessory on for the entire game.
• If you have more than one CUPONK accessory, add all of the accessory-specific trick cards to your deck and make a Super CUPONK Trick Deck.