The 8 Best Kendamas | Top 10 Kids Toys

This review has been updated 16 times since it was first published in January of 2017. Kendamas are proof that kids don’t need screens or high-tech gadgets to be entertained. Once they get their hands on one of these traditional Japanese toys, they can’t stop playing. In addition to their fun value, they help develop hand-eye coordination and have no small parts to lose and no batteries to replace. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review.

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10. Perfect Life Ideas Giant

You can get everyone moving at your next get-together with the Perfect Life Ideas Giant, an inflatable choice that encourages physical activity, coordination, and balance. The plastic is flimsy, though, so you might not want to set it out on terrain that’s too rough.

9. ShalinIndia Wood

Bring some elegance to your desk or coffee table with the ShalinIndia Wood, a diminutive, but functional, option. The pieces are all handmade by artists in North India to high quality standards, so you can expect to enjoy this set for a long time to come.

8. Williams Bally Puck

For Shuffle Alley games, there’s the Williams Bally Puck set of 10, which is made specifically for United and Williams puck bowlers. Of course, you could use them in other ways, too, perhaps to create your own table activity or finish an art project.

7. iPlay, iLearn Foam

If your kids are too young for a trip to the lanes, bring the excitement to them with the iPlay, iLearn Foam, which is recommended for children ages 2 and up. Soft, lightweight and colorful, the pieces even feature numbers, so they encourage learning along with recreation.

6. Factory Direct Craft Toy Set

You may want to paint or otherwise finish the Factory Direct Craft Toy Set, because in its natural hardwood state, it’s on the bland side. But it shouldn’t take too long, as the pieces aren’t overly large, with pins that are only 5 inches tall.

5. Melissa & Doug Friends Playset

You can jump start your little one’s love of the game or improve hand-eye coordination with the Melissa & Doug Friends Playset. It has six pins in the shape of cheery animals as well as a 4-inch ball, so it’s ready to be enjoyed right out of the box.

4. Numrich Regulation

For a truly genuine feel, you might try the Numrich Regulation, which will arrive in used condition and may be scratched, marked, and even written on. This makes it excellent for a variety of sports-themed crafts projects, perhaps as a bookend or a trophy.

3. Party Direct Full-Sized

The Party Direct Full-Sized can certainly be used to play a game or two, but because every order comes with a full set of 10, they might also make interesting party favors or keepsakes for a themed gathering. They’re constructed from wood, so they can take some abuse.

2. Champion Sports Multicolor Foam

You can use the Champion Sports Multicolor Foam in the classroom, day care center, or even the office to help everyone burn off some stress. Although they’re foam, they stand up well, thanks to a weighted design that’s made for usability.

1. Brunswick Max Colored

Whether you own an alley or want authenticity at home, the Brunswick Max Colored sport a bright pop of magenta that will catch everyone’s eye. And while they’re certainly fun, they’re made by one of the most reputable names in bowling products and are designed to last.

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