Hop - Scotch
Manufacturer: Misc.
Pop-Scotch (A twist on hopscotch)
Is a simple children's game which can be played with several players. It can be as basic as a number of squares scratched in the earth and stones for markers. Hopscotch originated in Britain during the early Roman Empire. It was initially designed as a training regimen for Roman foot soldiers who ran the course in full in armour and field packs, as it was thought this would improve their footwork. The word "hopscotch" is a compound of "hop" and "scotch", meaning "scratched line". Contents: 4 large pavemant chalks; 4 counters and full instructions.