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The Pocky game is a party game played with Pocky, a Japanese chocolate- or candy-coated biscuit snack. Two participants place the Pocky between them “Lady and the Tramp” style, and try to be the last to hold onto the biscuit, often resulting in a kiss.[1] By following the rules of the game and picking a partner you wouldn’t mind kissing, you’ll be a great Pocky game player in no time.

Things You Should Know

  • Pick a partner that you wouldn't mind kissing. If you’re playing the game with a group, multiple couples can play.
  • Face your partner and put a Pocky stick between you. Each partner takes an end of the Pocky stick in their mouth.
  • Count down from three to start. Each partner bites their end of the Pocky stick until their mouths meet in the middle. The first person to pull away loses!
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Organizing a Game

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  1. Pocky are sweet Japanese cookies that come in many flavors. You can find them at your local Asian market or in the international aisle at a grocery store. Milk chocolate is the most popular flavor, but you can also find Pocky in other flavors too, such as matcha (green tea), strawberry, and cookies 'n cream.[2]
    • If you can’t find Pocky, any long, thin biscuit, such as a breadstick, will do.
  2. If you’re playing the game with a group of people, the rules of the game are the same. You can have two couples play at once. Then, the winners of both games can face off in their own Pocky game.
    • The Pocky game often results in a kiss, so it makes sense to pick a partner you wouldn’t mind kissing to begin with.
    • You can use this as an opportunity to break the ice with your crush or bring you closer to a good friend.
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  3. The Pocky game is meant to be a fun (and sexy!) party game. Bring Pocky to a party, and then simply propose play. You might say, “Has anyone played the Pocky game before?” You’ll either be met with enthusiasm or curiosity. Either way, you’ll have a captive audience to teach the rules.
    • You can also play the game at other occasions too, such as sleepovers.
  4. Because you’ll be getting close to the other players, it’s considerate to brush your teeth so that you have good breath for the Pocky game.[3] If you don’t have access to a toothbrush at the party, chewing a stick of mint gum for a little bit would do.
    • Spit the gum out before you begin to play so that it doesn't get stuck on the Pocky.
    • Make sure that you are in good health. Don't play this game if you are sick. Brushing alone won't get rid of those germs.
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Engaging in Play

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  1. You’ll both need to have the same posture, so both sitting or both standing. Get close enough so that your faces are within about 12 inches (30 cm) of each other.
    • Make sure that you are both comfortable. If standing is too awkward, take a seat instead.
  2. Each take opposite ends of the Pocky stick between your teeth, so the Pocky is creating a line between your two mouths. Try not to snap the Pocky yet. One player then does a countdown backwards from three to begin play.
    • Only one side of the Pocky stick is covered with chocolate. The other side isn't. It doesn't matter who has the chocolate side.
    • If you are playing this in a group, consider having someone else start the countdown.
  3. Both players bite their end of the Pocky stick, moving towards the middle. Try not to drop the Pocky as you chew in this process. The goal is to reach the middle.[4]
    • If you drop the Pocky stick, then grab another. If this is in a group, then you could both "lose" and be out of the game.
  4. Both players’ mouths will meet in the middle of the Pocky stick, but the first to pull away is the loser. It can be kind of funny to be so close to someone, so try not to giggle and lose your bit of the Pocky stick. Often, neither party will turn away, resulting in the kiss. In that case, everyone wins!
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    Do I have to be straight in order to do this? My friend and I are both girls, and we always wanted to do this together.
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    It doesn't matter. As long as your partner is willing to play, you can.
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    If you want to, it might be a good way to express your feelings to them. But you don't have to!
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  • If all players are of legal drinking age (21+ in the U.S.), you can also make losers drink if they're the first to back down.
  • You can also play the game like you're playing Spin the Bottle. Have your group sit in a circle. One person spins a bottle in the middle, and the person it lands on is their partner for the Pocky Game.

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  • If either person is in a relationship with someone who's not part of the game, make sure they have their partner's permission before playing.
  • Make sure both players are comfortable with the game and don't feel pressured into playing or kissing someone they don't want to.
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To play the pocky game, pair up with someone you wouldn’t mind kissing, and sit so your faces are 1 foot apart. Then, you should each bit one end of a pocky stick and start eating your way to the middle without dropping the stick. The first person to pull away loses. If neither of you pull away, you will end up kissing and will both win. Keep reading to learn how to prepare for this game!

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