Retro Jack Straws

This very old game has entertained children for a long time, originally played using lengths of straw that were gathered together then allowed to fall onto a heap and then the skill was to remove pieces of straw one at a time without any other straw moving.  This version from the 1950's has the most nostalgic appeal.    Its a bit like pick up sticks except you have to carefully separate the little tools using a metal pick...  Suitable for any number of players age 7 years upwards.