Better than Pinball

Perhaps you have seen this as a table game still being played, called Skittles. The kids loved it. Once you pulled the cord, you released a spinning top that maneuvered on its own to knock over pins worth different points. It requires lots of yelling and body English but no actuall skill once the top is set in motion.

[Kathy A]

I’ve never seen or heard of this game, it looks interesting

[Phil Howcroft]

what a cool game and photo Allison

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Oh, yes, I do remember that game- ha! I guess that dates me!!

[Allison Williams]

@olivetreeann if you mean to the 16th century, I strongly doubt it!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@allie912 I think someone I knew built one- who knows why- perhaps a shop class project?? I would be more than a covid miracle if I remembered it from the 16th c. wouldn't I?!