Pinata – Boom Box – Break-open – 35 x 52cm

The best and funniest activity for an 80’s themed party, whether it’s for an adult or for a child, this boom box pinata is the ideal way to get your guests of all ages involved in some party fun!

Kids (and adults) will love taking it in turns swinging the pinata bat seeing who the lucky one will be that all the sweets and toys rain down around them! Pinatas also make for a great decoration before all the fun begins, just sit this ghetto blaster on the buffet table and when it’s time to start, move it to pinata bashing level and get the blindfolds ready!

This Boom Box pinata is made of cardboard and is covered in grey fringed tissue paper, with a handle covered in black tissue paper. There are stickers on the boom box consisting of two speakers, a cassette, an equalizer and control buttons. On the top of the stereo there is a hanging loop which allows you to thread a rope or string to hang in place wherever you chose.

Approx. measurements height 35cm, width 52cm

Instructions:

You will need string or rope to hang the pinata from its loop, a sharp knife to cut the hole, and something to fill it with – confetti, small toys or sweets, or a mixture. You will also need a blindfold and a pinata stick.
Hang from a door frame, from a strong hook in the ceiling, or out on a tree branch if it’s a sunny day. But remember to fill it first! Make sure you allow enough space around the pinata for excited stick swinging (picture a bunch of hyped-up 6-year-olds high on sugar) and if you’re using the pinata indoors move any breakables out of the way – this includes your flat screen TV!
To play the pinata game:
1.    Line up the children from smallest to tallest, with the smallest at the front (or let the birthday child go first).  Make sure everyone is standing at a safe distance.
2.    Bring forward the first child and blindfold them (this step is unnecessary if the child is very young or would not enjoy it).
3.    Gently spin them around 3 times, then put the stick in their hands.
4.    Let them have at it! The other children can shout out with helpful directions, or with misdirection if they’re feeling sneaky!
5.    When their turn is over let them remove the blindfold and scoop up any treasure!
6.    Then on to the next child.
7.    Allow each child to have a few attempts hitting the pinata (this may be different for each child depending on how successful they are!)
8.    Have extra sweets or party favours on hand to make sure everyone gets something.