Kids' games
Hot Potato
Pass it fast. When the hidden timer buzzes, whoever holds it is out.
- Players4–30
- AgesAll ages
- DevicesOne device
- Time10 min
- Noiseloud
- You needSomething soft to pass: a beanbag, a rolled pair of socks.
How to play
- Sit in a circle and pass the "potato" quickly while the timer runs.
- The stop time is random and hidden. Whoever holds it when it buzzes is out.
- Last player in wins.
What the app does for you
The app runs the timer, the heats and the scoreboard. Hidden timers pick a random stop time that nobody can see, not even the host.
Played on one device: a phone, tablet or a laptop on the TV. Nothing to join, and it works offline once the site has loaded.
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