Play Cup Pong on iMessage with iPhone

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Cup Pong, a classic party game, is now available on iMessage for your iPhone. If you are looking for a fun way to connect with your friends, this guide will help you get started without disrupting anyone’s productivity.

Installing Cup Pong from the iMessage App Store

Cup Pong isn’t a standalone app in the iMessage store. You will need to install a third-party app that offers several games, including Cup Pong.

1. Start by launching the ‘Messages’ app from your iPhone’s home screen or app library.
   

   

2. Next, open the conversation with the friend you want to play with. If you need to start a new conversation, tap the ‘Compose’ icon and choose a contact.
   

   

3. Tap the gray ‘Appstore’ icon at the bottom left of your screen to expand the app section.
   

   

4. Click the blue ‘App Store’ icon in the expanded section. This will open an overlay window.
   

   

5. In the overlay, tap the search icon, type Game Pigeon, and tap the ‘Search’ button.
   

   

6. Tap the ‘Get’ button and authenticate the download using your biometrics or password.
   

   

Playing Cup Pong With Your Friends

Once the app is installed, you can play with a friend who also has it.

1. Open the ‘Messages’ app again.
   

   

2. Select the conversation with the friend you wish to play with or start a new one by tapping the ‘Compose’ button.
   

   

3. Tap the gray ‘Appstore’ icon to expand the app section within your conversation.
   

   

4. Scroll through the apps in the expanded section to find ‘GamePigeon’ and tap it.
   

   

5. From the grid of game options, tap on ‘Cup Pong’.
   

   

6. Before starting, tap ‘CUSTOMIZE’ to personalize your cups, or tap ‘GAME MODE’ to change cup arrangement (multiple arrangements are for paid users only).
   

   

7. Tap the ‘send’ icon (upward arrow) to send the game to your friend and start playing.
   

   

8. The game starts with your opponent’s turn. After they finish, tap on the game tile to take your turn.
   

   

9. To throw the ball, tap and hold onto it, and then flick your finger across the screen. You get two attempts each turn before your opponent plays.
   

   

10. The goal is to get the ball into the cups. Every successful hit will lift the cup.
    

    

The first player to pocket all the balls wins!

Turning off Sound and/or Music in Cup Pong

Sometimes the in-game music and sounds can be distracting. Here’s how to turn them off:

1. Tap the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) near your avatar.
   

   

2. Tap the ‘Sound’ option to turn off in-game sounds. An ‘X’ will appear next to the label when it is off.
   

   

3. Tap the ‘Music’ option to turn off the in-game music.
   

   

You can also customize your avatar by using the options above the sound and music settings to change hairstyle, face, clothes, and more.