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The original term Knock Knock Ginger, now also known as Ping Pong Dash, Ding Dong Ditch, Knock Door Run, Dolly Knock, Chappy (Scotland), Chap Door Run, Knock Down Ginger, Ring and Run, Knick Knock Nanny, Nicky Nicky Nine Door, Buzz Buzz Book-it, Bombknocking or Ring Bang Scoot is a naughty children's game played in many cultures. It has many variations, one of which involves knocking on the door of or pressing the doorbell of the victim, and then running away before they get to the door. One suggested origin is that in the UK, the doors of council estates were once stained ginger, hence the name.[citation needed]Victims of this prank are not likely to call the police. However, if the victim does decide to call the police, the charges can be as extreme as terrorism[citation needed].

This game goes by many names; a common one in northern areas of England appears to be 'Knock a'door Run,' sometimes shortened to 'Knock. Door. Run.' In the United States, it goes by 'Ding Dong Ditch' or ' Doorbell Ditch' and sometimes 'Nigger Knocking.' Others are Ding Dong Dash, Postman's Knock, Knick Knacking/Knocking, Knock and Run or Knock a Dolly in parts of the Republic of Ireland, Knicky Knocky Nine Doors. In Canada, Nicky Nicky Nine Doors, Knock Knock Ginger and 'Ding, Dong,Ditch' are the most popular variants. Also known in the north east of England as Knocky Nine Doors (as the aim of the game was to knock on every ninth door and try to get to the end of the street before anyone answered and caught you). In parts northwest England, including Ulverston, the game is known as Knock and Bomb (bomb meaning run very fast).

A deterrent to this practice has been to place a thumb tack on the doorbell button using clear adhesive tape. This is especially useful when the game is repeated several times in the same night. It is also easier to perform this act if the lights are turned out and the person applying the tape acts as though they are merely testing the doorbell thus avoiding the suspicion of any onlookers.

Knock down ginger was also the name of the game show segment in the short-lived 1989 television comedy chat show One hour with Jonathan Ross. The segment was notable for introducing comedians Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Higson and others to television. The comedians would be behind a number of doors and the contestants would knock on the doors and then face some questions from them. Knock down ginger was also the name of the game show segment in the short-lived 1989 television comedy chat show One hour with Jonathan Ross. The segment was notable for introducing comedians Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Higson and others to television. The comedians would be behind a number of doors and the contestants would knock on the doors and then face some questions from them.

There are several variants of Knock Knock Ginger:

"Sour Puss" A person presses the doorbell of the victim and then says, "sour puss" (or any previously determined phrase) several times when they open the door.

"Run By" Running down a street knocking on as many doors as possible and waiting to see all the neighbors come out at one time.

"All Doors." A group rings and bangs on the front door, back door, garage door, and any other doors on the victims house.

"Ding Dong Drive" A group rings a door bell, then gets into a car and waits for the victim to come outside then proceed to drive away