Rank 四 · Advanced

Lunar Lander

Land the ken upright on the tama resting in a cup.

Difficulty Rung 1 of 6 on the Advanced ladder
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The ball sits in a cup; the ken descends and stands upright on it, spike in the hole — a rocket on its launch pad. Two balances in one trick.

How it's done

  1. 一

    Catch the tama in the big cup.

  2. 二

    Line the spike over the ball's hole while it settles.

  3. 三

    Lower the ken straight down onto the hole.

  4. 四

    Balance the ken upright on the ball — then hold.