When where yo-yos invented?

Answer 1

It is said yo-yo's were origionally invented as a weapon. But as far as I can tell they were Invented to be a child's toy. Don't take my word for it :) I'm still curious too.

why are you asking

Answer 2

The yo-yo is the second-oldest toy in history, after the 'doll', at least 2500 years old.

Antient Greeks made them of wood, metal and terra-cotta, and hunters in the Philippines have used them for small game for over 400 years. The word 'yo-yo' is Tagalog for 'come, come'

Answer 3

initially they were used as weapons then evolved into toys.

Answer 4

Yo-yo's origins can't be traced. Experts are still arguing about where it first came from. So if we don't know the origins, we don't know the inventor.

Answer 5

Yo-yos were originally used as weapons in the Phillipines.