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How to Play Kick the Can

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Play Kick the Can with three or more friends in any outdoor area that has safe, reasonable places to hide, day or night.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Camoflage Clothing
Running Or Tennis Shoes
1 can, taped-up box, or basketballs

Setting Up

Step1

Select an object to serve as the "can" - an actual can, a ball, or a small, taped-up box.

Step2

Select someone to be "It."

Step3

Select an area to set the can - a clear space about 20 or 30 yards across.

Step4

Select an area to be the "jail" - a comfortable place close to the can, but not blocking the can.

If You're "It"

Step1

Stand by while another player kicks the can as far as possible.

Step2

Retrieve the can and put it back where it was in the beginning.

Step3

Capture players by calling out their names and their hiding places while you're stepping on the can.

Step4

Look for players, but try not to stray far from the can.

Step5

Race back to the can if you see an uncaptured player headed for it.

Step6

Step on the can and call out that player's name if you get to the can first.

Step7

Run after the can and put it back again if that player kicks the can away.

Step8

Continue until you have all the players in jail.

If You're Not "It"

Step1

Select someone to kick the can as far as possible.

Step2

Hide.

Step3

Race back to the can and kick it before It gets there.

Step4

Go to jail if It steps on the can and calls out your name and your correct location.

Step5

Wait in jail until you are rescued - that is, until someone kicks the can.

Step6

Run away and hide again when the can is kicked and you are released from jail.

Step7

Be It for the next game if you were captured first.

Tips & Warnings

Place the can in a grassy area, if possible, since players may have to slide or leap.
Select a well-lit area to place the can when playing at night.
Beware of dangerous objects, cliffs, drop-offs and traffic, especially at night.

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