OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Game

MEDIAObject

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.44.8

HISTORY

A game 2000 years old. The jacks are held in the palm of the hand, tossed into the air and caught on the back of the hand. There are many variations of play. The small bones originally used came from the joints of animal bones. Five jacks are used for the game.

DESCRIPTION

Set of five "knucklebones", also called "jacks" or "five stones". Made to resemble the pieces of bone which would have originally been used. Two are blue, one orange, one white, one cherry, one yellow, one green, one pink. In non-original box with two other sets.

SUBJECTS

Children, Games, Toys