cup-and-ball
Toss and catch
Cup-and-ball is a toy consisting of a wooden cup attached by string to a ball, the object being to swing the ball and catch it in the cup.
The game dates back centuries and appears in various cultures.
By extension, cup-and-ball describes any back-and-forth motion or coordination challenge: a cup-and-ball routine of passing documents between departments.
Japanese ball-and-cup toy
- playthingObject for amusement
- woodenMade from timber
- tetheredFastened by a line
- spikeSharp rise or point
handle · string · childhood · nostalgia · whimsy · classic · vintage · antique
Skillful hand coordination
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- hand-eyeVision-movement synchronization
- timingArt of choosing moments
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
focus · coordination · control · technique · concentration · accuracy · finesse · patience
Pleased entertainment state
- gameOrganized play or sport
- funAmusement or pleasure
- pastimeRecreational pursuit
- leisureFree time for relaxation
recreation · diversion · enjoyment · challenge · engagement · novelty · solo · portable
Following long-held customs
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- vintageQuality from past eras
handcrafted · folklore · historical · artisanal · memorabilia · timeless · bygone · Victorian
kendama
Japanese ball-and-cup toy
spike · handle · string · childhood · nostalgia · whimsy · classic · vintage · antique · collectible
dexterity
Skillful hand coordination
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- hand-eyeVision-movement synchronization
- timingArt of choosing moments
practice · focus · coordination · control · technique · concentration · accuracy · finesse · patience · repetition
amusement
Pleased entertainment state
leisure · recreation · diversion · enjoyment · challenge · engagement · novelty · solo · portable · competition
traditional
Following long-held customs
vintage · handcrafted · folklore · historical · artisanal · memorabilia · timeless · bygone · Victorian · colonial
cup-and-ballchess
Strategic board game
video games · team sports · board games · role-playing games · organized sports
cup-and-ballvideo game
Electronic interactive visual entertainment
electronic game · computer game · arcade game · console game · mobile app
ball, balloon, balls, cupboard, football, eyeball, snowball, baseball, ballroom