Hacky sacks were invented in 1972 by John Staberger and Mike Marshall. They made this in Oregon City. 

The hacky sack was first made to use in physical therapy. They used it to rehab an injured knee. Now the sacks are used for a game.

The game was created from a Native American that was an inmate in a military brig. The only rules were keep it off the ground and you can’t use your arms or hands.

Hacky sacks were most popular in 1980-1990. They were very popular in North America. It became very popular on college campuses. Now they have made a comeback. 

Hacky sacking is a game where people stand in a circle and try to keep the sack in the air. The most recent bans are chicken wings, barefoot, and sack hogging. The most recent un-bans are hey dudes, and the umbrella.

There are multiple types of sacks, the best one being a 32-panel bag, but there are many more like stitched ones, and leather ones. The bag should weigh 40-65 grams. 

The best shoes for hockey sacking are Hey Dudes they are what we call “The Meta”. But the most popular are tennis shoes with a flat top and a deep curve in the inside of your foot. 

In 2026 many students have picked up hacky sacking as a fun game. 

“I love hacky sacking so much,” freshman Emma Bailey said. “I have a knitted hacky sack, and it has rice inside. My favorite trick is when I knee it cause I’m still starting out. But I think it is very fun to play with my friends.”

What started as therapy has now become something very big. It is now known as a very fun, and popular game around the world.