| has gloss | eng: Cup-and-ball (or ball in a cup) is a traditional children's toy, consisting of a wooden cup with a handle, and a ball which is attached to a string, which is attached to the cup. It is popular in Latin American countries, where it is called "balero". The name varies across many countries — in Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico it is called "balero"; in Spain it is "boliche"; in Brazil it is called "bilboquê"; in Chile it is "boliche" or "emboque"; and in Venezuela the game has many names such as "boliche", "perinola", and "juego de la coca". A variant game, Kendama, known in English as Ring and Pin, is popular in Japan. |
