Players flick a cup from the table edge and try to make it rotate and land upright as many times as possible.
- Players
- 2–20
- Ages
- 8+
- Play time
- 5–15 min
- Supplies
- Lightweight plastic cups
- Where
- Indoors
- Energy
- Medium
READY IN 2 MINUTES
Get set up
Gather the required materials: Lightweight plastic cups. Set them out before explaining the first round. Choose an indoor area where the group can participate without blocking walkways.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Place a cup partly over the edge of a sturdy table.
- Demonstrate a gentle upward flick from the bottom edge.
- Start the timer.
- After each attempt, reset the cup quickly.
- Count successful upright landings.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
First to three successful flips or team relay.
Make it a great round
Use unbreakable lightweight cups and keep the landing area clear.
Keep everyone comfortable
Use clean, stable, age-appropriate materials and remove anything sharp, breakable or unsuitable for the youngest player.