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What if the doorbell has a camera?

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Do not ring that doorbell, or pretend to be a "visitor." To be on the safe side, stay away from camera doorbells.

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What should I do if I'm hiding and person begins to scan the area?

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Stay where you are, and wait until they leave. If you are close to your escape route, then wait until the person's back is turned before running for it.

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What should I do if I'm caught by the police when playing Ding Dong Ditch?

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Just be honest and explain that you were playing a game. It would be a good idea to offer a sincere apology too.

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What if my neighbor says something ugly, do I get revenge or not?

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You really should not, because it will create more tensions. It would be harder for both of you to make up for each other. You should try to be the good guy in every tension or situation.

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What if I get caught?

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Run as fast as you can and don’t stop until you're safe, or just say you're sorry.

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Can I play this in an apartment building?

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Yes, but many apartment buildings have cameras that may catch you in the act.

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What would happen if I ding dong ditch a cop's house?

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Just own up to it, or say "I'm sorry, I knocked on the wrong door and I got embarrassed so I ran away."

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What if a person threatens me when I do this?

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Unless they're threatening you with a weapon, run away. If they have a weapon, apologize and do exactly what they say.

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How would I do this to a good friend's house?

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Run around the yard and knock on every door. Then, hide and repeat.

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If I get caught and they don't know me, should I run?

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Yes. If they get a bike to catch up with you, try to lose them by running through a yard. If they're in a car, get into someone's yard; they wont drive into it.

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Is this the same if it is an old person's house?

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You should not ding dong ditch an elderly person's house.

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What is a good age to play this?

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Any age is fine, as long as you're somewhat of a fast runner or have older people with you.

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What is the minimum age for playing this game?

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There is no minimum age, just be safe and don't get caught.

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What if they try to attack me?

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If they attempt to attack you, run away as fast as you can.

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If they get close to where I hid, should I stay hidden or make a break for it?

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It's usually best to stay hidden if you can. If they actually spot you, then you should run!

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What if the owner grabs me and calls the police?

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Your best chance is to try to escape their grasp and run as fast as you can. If you can't get away, you will just have to deal with the consequences.

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How do I find someone that ding dong ditched my house?

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If they only did it once, it's unlikely you'll be able to find out who it was. If they do it all the time, install a camera by your front door.

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What do I do if I ding dong ditch and get caught? What do I do if they tell my parents?

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If you get caught, you have one of two options: you could run away, or you could own up to what you’ve done and be honest. If they tell your parents, just tell them the truth. This game has been around almost as long as doorbells, so chances are your parents may have played it themselves (and maybe gotten caught!).

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Can I play Ding Dong Ditch with people I know?

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Of course, it is a good idea to have one or two close friends to play the game with, but not too many or it will be hard to get away. It is also fine to play this prank on someone you know.

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How would a house with motion sensing devices be vulnerable for ding dong ditching?

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If the motion sensing devices have cameras, and many do, then they really would not be vulnerable, because anyone attempting to "ding dong ditch" would be caught on video. If the motion sensing device is just a porch light or something, then you could still probably "ding dong ditch" and get away before anyone sees you (if you're fast).

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What should I do if a dog runs out at me and starts barking when playing Ding Dong Ditch?

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Just make a break for it! Run as fast as you can. A lot of dogs are trained not to leave their yard, so there's a good chance you'll get away if you're fast.

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How do I play Ding Dong Ditch if they don't have a doorbell?

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You could just knock on their door or if you really want to ring a doorbell, find another house to do it to.

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What do I do if I'm dared to play Ding Dong Ditch?

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It depends. Of course, no one can force you to do it if you don't want to. If it's to a silly point, then it's best to say no.

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Can you go to jail for playing DDD?

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No, not usually, unless you have broken a law. If you've upset someone, you may get into a bit of trouble or even get the police called on you, but they will let you off with a warning if you are truthful and own up to your actions sincerely.

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What is the maximum amount of people for this prank?

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The max should be 4 people, to avoid getting caught. From experience, it's best to only bring 1 or 2 friends.

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I am overweight and cannot run fast. What can I do?

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Try to find a close hiding spot. An example might be behind the corner of their door.

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