Help me find this old school game...

November 8, 2009 1:09 PM

I'm trying to find this outdoor game I played back in the 70's. Basically, the game consisted of 2 ropes with handles and a swimming pool float. The float would zip back and forth when a player spread his arms quickly to "shoot" the float back to the other player. Can't remember the name of the game or where to buy it today.
posted by chump to sports, hobbies, & recreation (6 comments total)

I don't know what it's called, but I know exactly the game you are talking about. I see this game at places like Winners, Canadian Tire In the spring and summer. Wal-Mart and Target I'm sure would have it.

Depending on your expected use and abuse, I'm sure you could make one with skipping ropes, some foam and some plastic 'o' ring for the centre of the foam.
posted by swimbikerun at 1:13 PM on November 8

First link at Google
posted by rhizome at 1:23 PM on November 8

Zoom Ball
posted by fire&wings at 1:31 PM on November 8

You guys are awesome. I need to learn how to search Google better. Thanks.
posted by chump at 1:33 PM on November 8

A quick video of some kids playing with one in case people are interested. In my recollection they come somewhere between Clackers and The Stylophone.
posted by rongorongo at 3:22 PM on November 8

these were called Goings in the UK. You could buy a hopeless pocket version called a mini-Going.
posted by scruss at 3:24 PM on November 8