Haggis Juggling Record

Group Size: 2 to 40 players
Difficulty: mittel
Material: Soft haggis-shaped substitute objects, or well-wrapped novelty props
Duration: approx. 5-15 minutes

Game Description¶

Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish, usually made from minced sheep offal, oatmeal, onions and spices. In this convention game, the funny part is not the food itself, but the idea of setting a deliberately absurd juggling record with "haggis" as the object.

For practical play, use soft substitute objects that are roughly haggis-shaped and safe to drop. Players can compete in a numbers challenge, trying to juggle as many haggis props as possible, or in an endurance challenge, trying to keep a fixed number going longer than the others. The best valid run becomes the convention record.

Variations¶

• Use beanbags, wrapped socks or fabric props as clean haggis substitutes.
• Run separate records for three-object endurance, five-object numbers, or passing with haggis props.
• Let the group invent a local specialty version with another culturally specific object, as long as the prop is safe and respectful.

Safety Notes¶

Do not use real food if it creates hygiene, cleanup or food-waste problems. Props should be soft enough to drop repeatedly and similar enough in size and weight that the record is fair.

Source¶

JugglingWorld - Juggling Games, section: Endurance Games/World Records.