Caps - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Caps is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 2-4 players that takes about 15-25 min with a easy difficulty level.

Flick bottle caps into cups for drinks

Equipment Needed

• Bottle caps
• Cups
• Drinks

Setup

Cups set 6-8 feet apart. Fill with beer. Caps ready.

How to Play Caps

1. Set cups across from each other
2. Fill cups with beer
3. Flick caps at opponent's cup
4. Land it in = they drink the cup
5. Miss badly = drink 1
6. Hit the rim = drink 0.5
7. First to 3 cups wins
8. Loser finishes remaining cups

Tips & Strategies

Flat flicks travel straighter. Practice your technique.

Variations

Speed Caps: Rapid fire turns. Defense Caps: Can block with hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can caps bounce in?

Yes, bounces count!

What if the cap knocks the cup over?

They drink whatever spilled plus a penalty.

Players: 2-4 | Duration: 15-25 min | Difficulty: easy

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