Game apparatus comprising a game board which is provided with squares numbered from 2 to 12, corresponding to the available numbers that can be rolled with a pair of dice; a pair of dice; a can-shaped member; spring means to project the latter; and 10 playing pieces. Basically, the game is played by the various participants rolling the dice and moving a number of positions on the board corresponding to the number rolled on the dice. The ''''protector of the can'''' who subsequently rolls the dice captures the playing pieces of those players, if any, who rolled the same number as he did. Any player who rolls 12 releases any captured players, who again become participants. This comprises ''''kicking the can'''' which is physically performed by the player who rolled 12 placing the can-shaped member upon the spring means, depressing same, and projecting the can into the air. The game ends upon capture of all playing pieces by the ''''protector of the can.