Cup-and-ball
Traditional children's toy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cup-and-ball (or ball in a cup) or ring and pin is a traditional children's toy. It is generally a wooden handle to which a small ball is attached by a string and that has one or two cups, or a spike, upon which the player tries to catch the ball. It is popular in Spanish-speaking countries, where it is called by a wide number of names (including boliche in Spain, Capirucho in El Salvador and balero in most of Hispanic America), and was historically popular in France as the bilboquet. A similar toy with three cups and a spike called kendama is very popular in Japan and has spread globally in popularity.
"Balero" redirects here. Not to be confused with Bolero.
Not to be confused with cups and balls.
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Playing time | About 45 seconds to a few minutes per round |
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Chance | Low |
Age range | 2+ |
Skills | Hand-eye coordination |
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