Case Race - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Case Race is a drinking game in the Beer Games category for 4-12 players that takes about 30-90 min with a hard difficulty level.

Team race to finish a case of beer

Equipment Needed

• Cases of beer
• Timer

Setup

Cases for each team. Clear space for drinking.

How to Play Case Race

1. Equal teams (usually 3-4 per team)
2. Each team has a case (24 beers)
3. On 'Go' everyone starts drinking
4. Team that finishes case first wins
5. All beers must be finished (no dumping)
6. Throwing up = team penalty (add 2 beers)
7. Must drink from your own beer
8. Winning team = glory, losers = shame

Tips & Strategies

Pace yourself strategically. Start strong but save energy. Burp often.

Variations

Mini Case: 12 beers for smaller groups. Relay: Must finish before passing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people per team is ideal?

4 people per 24-pack is standard (6 each).

Can we take breaks?

Yes, but your opponents won't.

Players: 4-12 | Duration: 30-90 min | Difficulty: hard

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