Some of the best desktop war toys are based on traditional weapons! A current favourite with this new generation of suited commandos is the mini Ballista catapult which is based on an original ancient Roman design and equally able to pack a mini punch at your colleagues.
The build-them-yourself kits fit together easily and sit inconspicuously on your desk. It’s surprising how well they aim and how far you can actually fire your weapons, be that wet tissue, paper clips or whatever else you can transform into a flying object.
The desktop catapult - Roman weaponry