Battling Tops was a great one as well. Do you remember “Whizzers”? They were tops (much larger than the battling tops) that you would gear up and let go. We used to have similar battles with them in the 2nd grade boys bathroom.
You’re not heading to Tampa are you? I’m on the fence. Have access to tickets and even a free room if I want it, but I’m just not feeling it.
I can’t make it either. I think Penn State will win easily.
But there’s a new sheriff in town, so next year, things are going to be different.
If you want to relive your childhood, be careful not to order the "Whizzinator" by mistake...
Man who wore Whizzinator sent to state prison (http://www.mcall.com news breaking December 20, 2010)
We played a game called Crack with the old wooden tops with metal points. Much more fun. One player had to lay their top down in the play area. Others would have to through their top at it and hit it or while your top was still spinning, you had to pick it up and hit the down players top with it. If you missed your top would go down next.