Test your hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, and fine motor control with the Pallina Original Bamboo Tumbling Ball Game! A variant of Ker-plunk. Children insert colourful bamboo sticks into the basket to create a “net,” place the wooden balls on top, and then carefully remove the sticks one by one. The challenge is to keep the balls from tumbling! The player who has the last ball of their colour in the upper basket wins. Two players use two colours; three or four players use one colour. Young players can also sort and count the sticks and balls, adding early math skills to the fun.

This eco-friendly game, made from sustainable bamboo and child-safe paints, is ideal for family game nights, classroom activities, or solo play. It encourages children to think critically, develop careful hand-eye coordination, and explore cause-and-effect in a hands-on, playful way. This can also be played with the wooden dice that is included. Measures 23 x 30cm. Ages 3yrs+

Product Features:

• Contains 1 bamboo basket, 20 bamboo sticks in 4 colours, 16 wooden balls in 4 colours, and 1 felt mat, 1 dice.
• Can be played in different ways for different skill levels
• Introduces logic, spatial relationships, critical thinking, and an understanding of cause and effect
• Non-toxic finishes and child safe materials

Educational Benefits:

• Fine Motor Skills & Hand-Eye Coordination: Carefully removing sticks without dropping balls develops precision, dexterity, and steadiness.
• Spatial Awareness & Logic: Planning which sticks to remove and predicting ball movement introduces early problem-solving and engineering thinking.
• Cause-and-Effect Understanding: Children observe the direct consequences of their actions, reinforcing reasoning skills.
• Mathematical Skills: Sorting and counting sticks and balls strengthens number recognition and categorization.
• Strategic Thinking: Encourages planning, patience, and decision-making to minimize ball drops.
• Social & Emotional Skills: Ideal for group play, promoting turn-taking, cooperation, and healthy competition.
• Sustainability & Awareness: Made from bamboo sourced from environmentally responsible forests, teaching children the importance of eco-friendly choices.