The 1. 5 in (3. 8 cm) diameter PVC pipe will be a little less sturdy than the 2 in (5. 1 cm) pipe. A sturdier pipe makes the game a little harder since it will be harder to knock off the bottle.

This will be your cut line for the bottom of the pole.

The angled tip makes it so you can hammer the poles into the ground.

The duct tape helps a can or bottle sit on top of the poles more easily. If you don’t have duct tape, you could also use electrical tape.

You can increase or decrease the distance between poles depending on your preference and the players’ level of skill. Anything less than about 25 ft (7. 6 m), however, may feel a little close.

If you don’t have a rubber mallet, you can improvise with something else flat. For example, a wooden board, a rock, or even the lid of a plastic cooler could work in a pinch.

To keep the game fair, you’ll want to use either 2 cans or 2 bottles, but not 1 of each. [7] X Research source If you use cans, make sure you have a supply of extras ready to use as replacements. They will get crushed easily while you play the game.