To start playing, the player needs to get the game on their smartphone or tablet, which is available for free on the App Store and Google Play. Once installed, they can launch the game and start exploring the different tools and weapons at their disposal.

Some of the weapons available in Kick the Buddy include guns, bombs, grenades, rockets, chainsaws, and laser beams. The player can use these weapons to hit the buddy repeatedly and watch as he takes the punishment. They can also use objects like boxing gloves, sticks, and hammers to hit him or throw him around the room.

The game also features a suite of creative tools that players can use to enhance their experience. For example, they can change the background of the game to a variety of different settings, including a park, a beach, a city street, and more. They can also adjust the lighting and sound effects to create different moods and atmospheres.

One of the unique features of Kick the Buddy is the ability to customize the buddy's appearance. Players can change his clothes, hairstyle, and skin color to make him look like anyone they want. They can also add hats, glasses, and other accessories to give him a unique personality.

As players continue to torture the buddy, they earn coins and gems, which they can use to upgrade their weapons and tools. This allows them to inflict even more damage on their hapless victim and progress through the game's levels.