Our Tin Can Alley set comprises of real tin cans and beanbags; everything you need for game play!
Multiple benefits – this game allows your child to improve their hand eye coordination and throwing skills. Through playing this game your child will improve their accuracy when launching the beanbags through the air to knock the cans over! A fun and traditional game which promotes physical fitness, strength, and accuracy – what is there not to love?
Fun for all the family – Adults and children will love this game. Older generations will relish the nostalgia of this game whilst teaching younger generations the rules. The perfect opportunity for screen free fun!
Rules of the game:
Stack the cans on a table or a garden wall. You should have four cans in the bottom row, three on top of the bottom row, then two cans and one at the very top.
Make a line on the ground with twig, string, or whatever you have to hand. This means that everyone knows where to stand when launching the beanbags. If multiple age groups are playing, you may want to make several lines; one further away for the older players.
The rules can be amended as you chose. For example, you can create a penalty system for those that are just too good.
Select somebody to act as scorekeeper and take it in turns to throw the bags at the cans.
Each player gets three throws.
After each player’s turn, jot down of the total score of all three throws – one point per can.
You can play this game as individuals or in teams. When everyone has had an equal number of goes, calculate scores. The player/team with the highest score wins!
Dimensions:
Cans: Maximum Measurements of 10cm High x 6.5cm Diameter
Bean Bags: Approximately 10cm x 10cm
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How it compares
| Other Retailers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cans included | Ten real tin cans, sized to 10cm high | Cheap sets often reuse random tins or plastic |
| Beanbags included | Purpose-made beanbags at 10cm x 10cm | Generic lookalikes often skip beanbags entirely |
| Rules built for mixed ages | Adjustable lines and penalty scoring for all ages | Lookalikes give one fixed distance for everyone |
| Maker | Made by Jaques of London, games maker since 1795 | Unnamed manufacturer with no game-making history |
Questions parents ask
how many cans and beanbags do you get in tin can alley
You get a full ten can pyramid set with real tin cans, plus the beanbags needed to knock them down. The stacking pattern is four cans on the bottom row, three above that, then two, then one at the top, so everything you need for a full game is included. There is nothing extra to buy before you can play.
what age can a child start playing tin can alley
Jaques suggest this game for ages three to seven, which covers the early years when hand eye coordination is still developing. Younger children can stand closer to the cans while older siblings throw from a line further back, so the same set works across that age range. It also works as a mixed age family game rather than one pitched at a single age.
how do you set up tin can alley cans
Stack the ten cans on a table or garden wall in a pyramid: four on the bottom row, three on the next, then two, then one on top. Mark a throwing line on the ground with a twig or string so every player throws from the same spot. If children and adults are playing together, you can mark a second, further line for the older or stronger throwers.
are the cans real tin or plastic
The set uses real tin cans rather than plastic imitations, alongside the beanbags for throwing. Each can measures up to 10cm high and 6.5cm in diameter, giving a proper stacking target rather than a lightweight toy version. This is part of what makes the game feel like the traditional fairground version rather than a simplified copy.
is tin can alley an indoor or outdoor game
It works both ways. The cans can be stacked on a table indoors or on a garden wall outdoors, and the throwing line is just marked with whatever you have to hand, such as string or a twig. That makes it a flexible option for family fun whether the weather is good or not.
how do you score tin can alley
One scorekeeper is chosen and each player or team gets three throws per turn. Every can knocked down scores one point, and the scorekeeper notes the total after each turn. Once everyone has had an equal number of goes, the highest total wins. You can also add your own penalty rules for players who are knocking down every can.
is tin can alley good for a christmas or family gift
It suits gifting well because it is a traditional, screen free game that adults and children can play together, with older generations often introducing the rules to younger ones. It needs no batteries, no app, and no extra setup beyond stacking the cans and marking a line, so it can be played straight from the box. That makes it a straightforward pick for family gift giving.
how big are the cans and beanbags
The cans measure up to 10cm in height and 6.5cm in diameter, and the beanbags are approximately 10cm by 10cm. This keeps the whole set compact enough to store easily and set up on a normal table, garden wall, or floor space without needing a dedicated games area.
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Tin Can Alley Game - Family Game Set
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