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Kids & Teens

Sardines

Reverse hide-and-seek. It starts quiet and ends with a group of giggling people squished in a closet.

Players
5+
Duration
30+ mins
Budget
Free
Mess Level
Low

๐Ÿ“‹What You Need

  • None required
  • Large playing area (house/yard)

Hungry Players? ๐Ÿ•

Planning the food for after the game? Don't guess! Use our free party tools to feed the crowd.

How to Play

1

Hide

One person hides while everyone else counts to 50.

2

Seek

Seekers split up to find the hider.

3

Join

When you find the hider, do NOT announce it. Quietly hide WITH them in the same spot.

4

End

The game ends when everyone is packed into the hiding spot like sardines.

Pro Tips & Tricks

  • The last person to find the group becomes the first hider next round.
  • Pick a hiding spot big enough for everyone!
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Printable Asset

Sardines

Free PDFA4/Letter

Includes high-quality rules, setup guide, and variation cards.
Perfect for hosting without a screen.