The anti-stress ragdoll game with every weapon, gadget, and currency unlocked from the first tap.
What is Kick the Buddy
Kick the Buddy is an anti-stress sandbox game from Playgendary Limited where a single ragdoll character, Buddy, sits in the middle of the screen and absorbs whatever you throw at him. The premise is simple: a long day, a short fuse, and a dummy that never gets tired. Tap, swipe, drag, and watch the physics handle the rest.
The game ships with hundreds of items spread across firearms, melee weapons, explosives, animals, household objects, and joke gadgets. Each item costs in-game currency that the official build hands out slowly through ad rewards, daily logins, and store purchases. The modded version on this page swaps that drip-feed for unlimited money and gold, so every item is unlocked from launch.
Kick the Buddy has been a Play Store fixture since 2018 and has crossed 500 million installs worldwide. The original "Kick the Buddy" sits alongside its sequel "Kick the Buddy: Forever" and the newer "Second Kick", but the build covered here is the classic original release that still receives regular updates from Playgendary.
Mod features at a glance
- Unlimited money and gold.
Both in-game currencies start maxed and stay maxed. Every purchase deducts then refills, so the shop is effectively open from minute one.
- All weapons unlocked.
Pistols, shotguns, rocket launchers, miniguns, lightsabers, the chainsaw, the press, the guillotine, and the nuclear bomb are all available without a single rank-up.
- All gadgets and items available.
Animals, kitchen tools, explosives, sports gear, and the full novelty cabinet are usable without spending real money or watching ads.
- Premium customisation packs.
Costumes, accessories, and Buddy skins that are gated behind paid bundles in the Play Store version are accessible from the wardrobe screen.
- No forced ads on actions.
The interstitial that normally interrupts after weapon switches and reward chests is suppressed. Banner ads may still appear depending on build.
- Offline playable.
The game runs without an internet connection once installed, which is unchanged from the official version but worth noting for travel or low-data use.
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How to install the mod APK
- Download the APK file
Tap the green Download Latest Mod APK button on this page. The 201 MB file lands in your default Downloads folder.
- Allow installs from this source
Open Settings, search for
Install unknown apps, find your browser or file manager, and toggle the permission on. - Open the downloaded APK
Tap the file in Downloads. Android’s installer opens and lists the permissions Kick the Buddy requests.
- Tap Install
Confirm. Wait for the progress bar to finish, then tap Open or use the new icon on your home screen.
- First-run setup
The unlimited money and gold balances appear in the top bar on the first play session. If a balance reads zero, restart the app once.
Mod APK vs Play Store
| What changes | Mod APK on this page | Play Store original |
|---|---|---|
| In-game money | Unlimited from launch | Earned slowly through play and ads |
| In-game gold | Unlimited from launch | Sold in real-money bundles |
| Weapon library | All items unlocked | Drip-fed by progression and store |
| Forced ads on actions | Suppressed | Standard ad-supported flow |
| Distribution | Community APK, sideloaded | Google Play install |
Tips before your first session
The game is built for short bursts. Three to five minutes is a healthy session and the physics engine rewards experimentation over completion. Try the silly stuff first: stack a press onto a banana peel, freeze Buddy with the snow gun, then let the chainsaw finish the job. The mod removes any reason to ration the toys.
If you want a similar action-comedy mod with weapons and progression, our Shadow Fight 2 Mod APK guide walks through a comparable unlock package for a side-scrolling brawler. Casual mobile readers who enjoy stress-relief gameplay may also like our 8 Ball Pool tips and tricks roundup for a quieter pickup-and-play option.
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FAQ
Which Kick the Buddy version is this?
The original "Kick the Buddy" by Playgendary Limited, package id com.playgendary.kickthebuddy, version 2.16.2. The sequel "Kick the Buddy: Forever" (package com.playgendary.ktb2) is a different release.
Will my Play Store save carry over?
The mod is installed as a fresh package, so the original save does not transfer. Most players find this fine because the mod hands you everything anyway.
How big is the file?
The Kick the Buddy mod APK on this page is approximately 201 MB. Allow extra free space for the asset cache the game writes on first launch.
What Android version do I need?
Android 7.0 (Nougat) and above. Recent devices on Android 14 and 15 are fully supported.
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