Monday Mystery

While we were in Wales, we came across this unusual thing.

It looks like a big ball on a pole. There appears to be a hole in the top and then four more holes along the bottom. Right under the four holes are 3 stepping stones on the ground.

I have no idea what it is. Butch guessed that it's some sort of game--like 4 kids line up around the ball and toss a ball into the top. Wherever it comes out, the kid standing there has to catch it. Then they have to keep moving back on the stones. 

I guess that sounds logical. Still, the game must have a name. We asked our tour guide, but he had no idea. He agreed with Butch's theory. 

It's a mystery for sure. But then, I like a mystery that can be solved. Anyone??

I decided to do a search: "game with big ball and four holes on the bottom?"

What popped up was this:

Funnel Ball

To play: You and three friends would stand around the Funnel Ball pole, one at each opening. One would throw a basketball or kickball into the top and everyone would wait for it to come out from their opening. Then the lucky kid who did get the ball to come out on their side would get hit in the head by it, start crying, and run to teacher. Thus the Funnel Ball match was completed.

Sounds fun doesn't it?