Toptafel
(Skittles & Top)

This game is thought to have been originally a Western European game - it's still played in France and Benelux where it's known as Table à Toupie and Toptafel, respectively. Nowadays, however, it seems to be more popular in North America where it's usually called just 'Skittles'. The idea is to spin a top into the game where it buzzes around the game surface and into the rooms. Points are scored AND deducted by knocking over skittles - whoever collects the most points wins!

This game has been produced by the talented craftsmen and students of Berea, Kentucky for more than 70 years. Each one is beautifully hand-made in Tulip Poplar, the skittles turned to a high standard. The craftmen take pride in the differing grains and tones of the wood and no two products are alike. The games are sanded smooth and then finished with a hard clear lacquer coating.

A matching stand for the game is also available.

The game measures 19 x 46 x 5 inches, comes with 15 skittles, 3 tops, full rules and a set of scorecards. The wood is usually of the lighter shade seen in the smaller pictures (the larger picture is deceptively red). It's a game of luck that is great for parties and other fun events.

A complete accessory set is also available consisting of 15 pins, 2 tops and a set of strings.

Note: All games are shipped from a distribution point in the USA.

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16 Oct 2009 - Apologies but the workshop is experiencing delays and there is currently a 5-6 week wait on all Toptafel orders.

Change to $ Change to C	UK pounds (ex.VAT)	Pounds (incl. VAT)	Typical ETA in wkg days	Add to basket
Toptafel (incl. skittles, tops, rules & scorecards)	£99.04	£113.90	2 + transit time
Stand for Toptafel	£42.52	£48.90	2 + transit time
Toptafel set of accessories (skittles, tops and strings)	£30.22	£34.75	2 + transit time

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