Pocket Ninja finger skill game to build yourself

The set contains everything for the build and the first rounds, from the building plan to the move cards.

• Pocket Ninja ball in separate parts (24 pieces)
• Game instructions and building plan
• 1 course plan
• 12 move cards
• 1 piece of chalk
• Black frame pieces with colourful pentagon holds
• Packaging approx. 9 x 9 x 9 cm, weight 140 g
• Made in Italy, brand from Sarnthein in South Tyrol

First you assemble the ball from the 24 parts. Then you take one of the 12 move cards and try the movement shown on the colourful holds: moves, spins, flips and combos. A course plan is included too.

The level system follows the ninja ranks, from Genin through Chunin and Jonin up to Sensei. You can train on your own or compete against friends, for example in battle mode, in a skill challenge or until only one Last Ninja Standing is left. According to the manufacturer, the game trains dexterity, concentration and fine motor skills.

Pocket Ninja is made for children, teenagers and adults who like skill games. Anyone who knows the Boulderball from the same brand will find a small game for hand luggage here. There is no screen involved, just your fingers on the colourful holds.

As a gift it works for a birthday, for Christmas or as a small something to bring along, and the compact box of around 9 x 9 x 9 cm travels easily. According to the manufacturer, Pocket Ninja received the Good Design Award and is an A' Design Award Winner 2025.

Take your time with the build and lay the 24 parts out in front of you before you start. Game instructions and a building plan come with the set.

When several of you play, agree on a goal first: one particular move card, a rank from Genin to Sensei or a round of Last Ninja Standing. At 140 g the game barely registers in a rucksack, so it is worth packing for train rides and waiting times. As a present it combines well with a larger game from the same brand, such as the Boulderball.

What is included in the set? The Pocket Ninja ball in 24 separate parts, game instructions and building plan, 1 course plan, 12 move cards and 1 piece of chalk.

Do I have to assemble the ball myself first? Yes. The ball comes in separate parts, and building it with the plan is the first challenge according to the manufacturer.

How big is the game? The packaging measures around 9 x 9 x 9 cm and weighs 140 g, so the game fits into any pocket.

What are the 12 move cards for? They show movements such as moves, spins, flips and combos. There is also a level system from Genin through Chunin and Jonin up to Sensei.

Can you play Pocket Ninja alone? Yes, alone as training or in competition with friends, for example in battle mode, in a skill challenge or as Last Ninja Standing.