Many feats of agility and skill have evolved from the game of JACKS. Originally played with JACK stones, the games are more than a simple pastime. JACKS have been used in gambling games and magical performances. The games were named to reflect common tasks and events of the era. As time went on these games were passed through the generations. The package includes 10 jacks, two balls a jack pouch and a set of JACK rules and games.