News release
Public advisory: “Senior Assassin” Game – Safety reminder for youth and parents
May 13, 2026
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Whitehorse, Yukon
From: Yukon RCMP
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Whitehorse RCMP is issuing a public awareness advisory regarding the “Senior Assassin” game, an activity sometimes played by graduating high school students.
The game typically involves participants being secretly assigned another player as their “target.” The goal is to “eliminate” that target by spraying them with a water gun before someone else eliminates them. As players are eliminated, new targets are assigned until one player remains. Participants often record and share videos of themselves carrying out these eliminations.
Whitehorse RCMP is aware that students participating in this activity have developed informal rules intended to reduce risk, such as requiring brightly coloured water guns, avoiding trespassing, and prohibiting interactions involving vehicles unless safely parked.
While these measures show an awareness of safety, it is important to recognize that these guidelines do not eliminate the potential for serious misunderstandings or dangerous situations. Even with precautions in place, activities involving simulated “targeting” behaviours, imitation weapons, or sudden interactions in public spaces can alarm the public and prompt emergency responses.
Public safety concerns Include:
- Realistic-looking water guns: These items can be mistaken for firearms, potentially triggering an armed police response.
- Trespassing: Entering private property without permission is illegal and may result in charges.
- Risky driving behaviours: Attempts to avoid or pursue “targets” can lead to reckless driving, putting participants and the public at risk.
The RCMP is asking parents and guardians to take an active role in discussing safety with their children. We encourage families to talk openly about the potential risks and legal consequences associated with this activity and to reinforce safe decision-making, particularly when it comes to driving behaviour and respecting private property. Parents should also remind youth that items resembling firearms can be taken seriously by both the public and police.
Having these conversations can help ensure that students celebrate milestones without putting themselves or others in harm’s way.
The RCMP extends best wishes for a safe and responsible celebration to 2026 Yukon graduates.