Balero (Mexican Cup-and-Ball)
B
PLAYERS
1+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
- A wooden cup-and-ball toy connected by a string, with a ball or cup piece on each end
HOW TO PLAY
1
Hold the handle of the toy so the ball dangles freely below on its string.
2
Swing the ball upward with a flick of the wrist, aiming to land it inside the connected cup.
3
Count how many consecutive successful catches you can make without missing.
4
Try more difficult catches, such as landing the ball on a pointed end instead of the cup, for bonus points.
5
Whoever reaches the highest streak of consecutive catches, or completes an agreed challenge first, wins.