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Or maybe you’re just looking for a fun game to play when bored? Kick The Buddy is the perfect anti stress game for you! This cool game lets you take a break, have fun, and release some energy in a light-hearted way. Whether it’s kicking, punching, or tossing Buddy around, this is all about having fun without any real harm—after all, Buddy is just a ragdoll dummy!\n\nWhy you’ll love Kick The Buddy:\n\n– Fun & Relaxing: Release stress with funny and simple gameplay. Punch, toss, or stretch Buddy in this anti-stress relaxing toy game.\n– Awesome Weapons: From heavy guns to imaginative gadgets, choose from a huge range of items to create your own fun.\n– Customize Buddy: Make your Buddy stand out! Add cool accessories and give him a whole new look.\n– Non-stop Action: Whether you’re looking for a fun game or want to experiment with ragdoll game physics.\n– Great for Everyone: Fans of boy games for free, ragdoll simulators, and stickman dismounting will love this game!\n\nNo need to worry about stress anymore—just kick, punch, and stretch Buddy in this funny game. Buddy never gets hurt—he’s just a test dummy ready for action! The gameplay is light-hearted, so it’s all about having fun without the stress of strategy or tough challenges. It’s not a killing game, Buddy is here to make you smile, not to be destroyed. You can experiment with toss the buddy, try some cool games weapons, or just have fun with dummy games.\n\nSo, what are you waiting for? It’s time to beat the buddy and enjoy some stress relief in this humorous game. No pressure, no rush—just pure fun! Download now and see why it’s one of the funnest games out there. \n\n========\n\nSUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS\n\nSubscription options\n\nIn our game we have the following subscription length:\n\n1. Weekly Premium offers $7.99 weekly subscription after 3-day free trial for unlocking 20 weapons, 20 outfits and removing annoying banner ads. The subscription will also provide 1,000 Bucks and 100 Gold on a daily basis.\n\n2. Monthly Premium offers $19.99 monthly subscription for unlocking 20 weapons, 20 outfits and removing annoying banner ads. The subscription will also provide 1,000 Bucks and 100 Gold on a daily basis.\n\n3. Yearly Premium offers $99.99 yearly subscription for unlocking 20 weapons, 20 outfits and removing annoying banner ads. The subscription will also provide 1,000 Bucks and 100 Gold on a daily basis.\n\nEnd of trial and subscription renewal\n\nThis price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence.\n\nPayment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.\n\nSubscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.\n\nAccount will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.\n\nSubscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase.\n\nAny unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.\n\nCanceling trial or subscription\n\nYou can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use sticker packs marked as Premium.\n\nIf you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at support@newplg.dev\n\nPrivacy Policy: https://newplg.dev/privacy-policy\nTerms of Use: https://newplg.dev/terms-of-service","facts":{"developer_id":1487320337,"developer_url":"https://newplg.dev","first_released":"2017-11-02T10:05:05Z","support_url":"https://newplg.dev/contact","privacy_url":"https://newplg.dev/privacy-policy","website_url":"https://newplg.dev/","app_version":"2.10.0","release_notes":"Minor bug fixes","rating_current_version":4.5831,"rating_count_current_version":1045812,"star_counts":[46819,22491,46400,88444,841658],"genres":["Games","Action","Casual"],"languages":["EN"],"content_advisories":["Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence","Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence"],"device_families":["iphone","ipad","ipod"],"chart":{"name":"top-free Action","position":83}},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-10-21T04:53:12.720Z","catalog_read_at":"2026-10-21T04:53:12.720Z","reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-21T04:53:12.720Z","summary_written_at":"2026-10-12T16:41:02.528Z","placed_at":"2026-10-18T02:46:11.761Z","scored_at":"2026-10-21T13:29:13.678Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"Free casual game where players kick, punch, toss and stretch a ragdoll dummy named Buddy for stress relief.","what_is":"Kick the Buddy is a free iOS game in the Games genre with the subtitle Fun relaxing game of torture. 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