Kick the Can
- Players: 4 or more
- Duration: 20 - 40 min
- Average cost: $1
How to play
Place an empty can in the middle of an open area. One player is "it" and guards the can while everyone else hides. When "it" spots a hider, they call the hider's name and race them back to the can — if "it" touches the can first, the hider goes to jail near the can. Any free player who sneaks in and kicks the can before being caught frees all the jailed players. The round ends when everyone is captured, and the first person caught becomes "it" next round.
What you'll need
- Empty tin can
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