blowing bubbles from leftover washing up soap became a popular pastime, as shown in the painting "the soap bubble" (1739) by jean-baptiste-siméon chardin. other popular toys included hoops, toy wagons, kites, spinning wheels and puppets. many board games were produced by john jefferys in the 1750s, including "a journey through europe". the game was very similar to modern board games; players moved along a track with the throw of a die (a teetotum was actually used) and landing on different spaces would either help or hinder the player.