The Oldest Games You Can Play Today Game Night Goes (Really) Retro
People love to play games.When you play Angry Birds while waiting in line at the grocery store, you are actually participating in a long history of gaming that dates back to the earliest civilizations.Through the discovery of ancient game boards, archaeologists learned that the ancient Egyptians played a game called Senet in 3500 B.C.The rules were lost to time, but fortunately, there are plenty of other ancient games we still have the rules for! SNAKES AND LADDERS Sometime during the 2nd century A.D., people in India started playing a board game associated with aspects of traditional Hindu philosophy—namely, the contrast between karma (destiny) and kama (desire).A dice was rolled to navigate a game board where good virtues, represented by ladders, allowed players to move up on the board, and evil vices, represented by snakes, would drag pieces back down.The phrase “Back to square one” is believed to have originated from this game. Snakes and Ladders made its way to England before
being brought over to the United States, where it was introduced as “Chutes and Ladders” by none other than Milton Bradley in 1943.
BACKGAMMON A blend of luck and strategy, backgammon originated in the Middle East around 5,000 years ago. Possibly an evolution of the ancient Mesopotamian game, the Royal Game of Ur, backgammon has players take turns rolling the dice to move their pieces off the board while trying to outsmart their opponent. Backgammon grew in popularity, spreading from the Middle East to the rest of the ancient world, and is still played by many today. GO Originating in China around the 5th century B.C., Go — or “weiqi,” as it’s called in China — focuses on the virtues of balance, discipline, and focus. Two players go head-to-head, placing their pieces on the board to claim as much territory as possible while simultaneously capturing their opponent’s pieces. Go is likely the oldest board game still being played today, with an estimated 40 million players worldwide. Though the rules are simple, the strategies take a lifetime to master. These are a just a few games that people have been playing around the world for centuries. If you’re ready to add something new to family game night, try something old instead!
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Grilled Halibut
If you’re tired of grilling hamburgers at this point in the summer, try using your grill for something a little different. This easy halibut recipe is a great change of pace.
Which famous courtroom artist was present for the trials of O.J. Simpson, Charles Manson, Imelda Marcos, and Michael Jackson?
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup hearts of palm, drained Basil leaves, for garnish
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4 boneless, skinless halibut fillets, about 5 ounces each 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Send your answers to Shannon (shannon@snelllaw.com).
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1. The first correct answer wins a $25 gift card to Starbucks.
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2. All other submissions are entered in a drawing to win a second $25 gift card to Starbucks. 3. The funniest wrong answer will be chosen by Shannon and will also win a $25 gift card to Starbucks.
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1 lemon
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 pounds mixed tomatoes, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
4. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, hearts of palm, juice from lemon, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Garnish salad with basil. Spoon salad over grilled halibut. Serve.
1. Lightly oil grill grates and heat grill to medium. 2. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest onto halibut fillets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Grill halibut, turning just once, for about 5 minutes on each side.
All entries must be sent to Shannon by 8/24/18, and the winners will be announced in our next edition.
Congratulations to last month’s winner, Laura Newton
Inspired by Bon Appetit magazine.
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