Forming teams, participants control their race cars on an 8-space circular board, with the goal of their car finishing first by completing the most laps. The cars are moved forward based on the values rolled with giant dice, but the final ranking does not rely solely on luck: players can influence the current state of the game and hinder their opponents' cars using various action cards.

To maximize their chances, teams need to collect as many action cards as possible, which they can acquire by completing various activities (quizzes, word searches, music recognition, etc.). The acquired action cards can then be played according to specific rules and sequences, carefully considering what strategy will steer their race car into the best position. Ultimate victory depends on multiple factors: the team that completes the most laps does not automatically secure first place—the ranking is also influenced by a betting system and a race car beauty pageant.

The game is further spiced up by additional random elements, the various effects of the game board spaces, and even the combinations rolled with the giant dice. Every decision and every event impacts the final result, which is what makes the Race truly Wacky.