Abstract: The present invention is related to articles for amusement and more particularly to an improved pinata composed essentially of a hollow spherical body made of two equal halves which are joined. The hollow body is manufactured in two equal halves from expanded polystyrene which is light, strong, and frangible. The improved pinata is adorned on the outside with a plurality of strips and cuttings of paper of various colors and with prefabricated adornments of a flexible laminar material such as paper, cardboard or plastic to present the outer shape of any figure of fantasy. The pinata is provided with means for hanging such as cord, wire, or the like, and is filled with fruit, candies or petty gifts. When struck with a stick or club it breaks and allows its contents to fall to the floor where they can be grabbed and tussled for by the guests of a party or group.