Hot Potato
FreeFive players on a round stage and one sizzling potato with a hidden fuse. Whoever is holding it when it goes off is out. Throw it at the player in front of you or bump into someone to pass it on, then run! The fuse gets shorter every round and sparks faster as it burns down. Last one standing wins.
Controls: Arrow keys or WASD to run, Space to throw the potato. On a phone: the pad on the left runs; THROW is on the right.
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How to play Hot Potato
Hot Potato is a party game of pass-it-on. Don't be the one holding it when it goes off.
Controls: Arrow keys or WASD to run, Space to throw the potato. On a phone: the pad on the left runs; THROW is on the right.
Tips
- Watch the sparks. They fly faster as the fuse burns down, so pass it early when they're racing.
- You can't throw it straight back to whoever just gave it to you. Turn towards someone else.
- Bumping into a player hands it over too, so a close chase is as good as a throw.
- Stay away from the walls when you don't have it. A cornered player is easy to catch.
- You're a little slower while you hold it, so don't try to outrun everyone. Pass it.
Questions
- Is Hot Potato free?
- Yes. Hot Potato is free to play online, and you can start straight away as a guest without signing up.
- Do I need to download Hot Potato?
- No. It runs in your web browser, so there is nothing to install.
- Can I play Hot Potato on my phone?
- Yes. It works in the browser on phones and tablets as well as on computers.
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