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Kick the Can

Hide-and-seek meets tag. The suspense of someone sprinting to kick the can is unmatched.

Players
5+
Duration
30 mins
Budget
Free
Mess Level
Low

๐Ÿ“‹What You Need

  • Empty metal can

Hungry Players? ๐Ÿ•

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How to Play

1

Setup

Place can in the middle. One person is "It".

2

Hide

Other players hide while "It" counts.

3

Jail

If "It" sees you and tags the can, you go to jail.

4

Free

If a hider kicks the can before "It" tags it, everyone in jail is free.

Pro Tips & Tricks

  • Put rocks in the can so it makes noise.
  • Use a ball if you don't have a can.
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Kick the Can

Free PDFA4/Letter

Includes high-quality rules, setup guide, and variation cards.
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