Hickelkasten

Focused Throws: Aim to throw the stone precisely.
Balance Practice: Work on hopping on one foot to improve balance.
Take Your Time: Move carefully to avoid mistakes.

Objective of the Game

Hopscotch is a simple game where the objective is to complete a course by hopping across a pattern without stepping on lines or losing balance.

Draw a pattern of interconnected squares (hopscotch) on the ground, usually consisting of 8 to 12 boxes.
Each square should be large enough for a player to hop into with one foot.
Number the boxes from 1 to the highest number.

Each player needs a small stone or another marking item, such as a beanbag, to throw.

Starting Position:
Players line up at the start line before the first numbered square.
Throw:
The goal is to throw the stone into the first square without touching lines or landing in the wrong square.
Hopping:
The player hops through the course on one foot, skipping the square with the stone.
Both feet may only touch down on squares designed as double.
At the end, they turn around and hop back.
Picking Up the Stone:
On the way back, the player stops beside the square with the stone, bends down to pick it up (still on one foot), then continues hopping back to the start.
Next Round:
If the player successfully completes the round, they aim to throw the stone into the next numbered square and repeat the process.
Mistakes:
If the stone lands on a line or in the wrong square, the turn ends and the next player goes.
If a player steps on lines, loses balance, or places both feet incorrectly, their turn is over.
Winning:
The first player to successfully throw the stone into each square and complete the course wins.

In the end, practice makes perfect – the more you play hopscotch, the better you’ll become!