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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.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

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

    Setting Up

  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

    Select someone to be "It."

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

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

  5. If You're "It"

  6. Step 1

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

  7. Step 2

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

  8. Step 3

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

  9. Step 4

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

  10. Step 5

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

  11. Step 6

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

  12. Step 7

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

  13. Step 8

    Continue until you have all the players in jail.

  14. If You're Not "It"

  15. Step 1

    Select someone to kick the can as far as possible.

  16. Step 2

    Hide.

  17. Step 3

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

  18. Step 4

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

  19. Step 5

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

  20. Step 6

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

  21. Step 7

    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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Toshabntz said

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on 6/25/2009 Lots of fun! Thanks.

shelc said

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on 6/18/2009 Taking me down memory lane. This game is great!!

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on 6/14/2009 Great game. Kids love it!

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on 6/13/2009 this is great my kids have been playing this with their friends. Thanks for the instructions, see ya. give ya a 5er

ponchomeg said

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on 6/1/2009 I love this game!

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