1. One child is chosen to be "it". Everyone else puts their head down and counts to 20.
2. While the group is counting, "it" goes off to find a hiding place.
3. Once the kids have reached 20, they scatter about the play area trying to find "it"
4. The fun begins when "it" is discovered. Instead of yelling, "I've found it!" the person silently squeezes into the hiding place with "it." They both try to remain as quiet and as hidden as possible.
5. Subsequent players that find them will also squeeze in, just like a can of sardines.
6. Play continues until all players have found "it"
7. The first person who found "it" becomes the new "it"