Mind/Board Games Flashcards
According to World Health Organization (WHO) it is a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Health
-refer to series of deliberate actions or responses planned for
psychological effect on another
Mind Games
One of the best examples of
mind games
Board Games
-is a tabletop games consisting of counters or pieces placed or moved based on set of rules on a pre-marked surface or board.
Board Games
It involves two or more players
aiming at one goal
Board Games
one of the oldest board games from Egypt
Senet
was also found in Egypt and was
popular in Mesopotamia and Caucasus.
Hounds and Jackals
were first played in India
ASHTAPADA, CHESS, PACHISI & CHAUPAR
was played by ancient Aztecs in Mesoamerica.
Patolli
originated in Mesopotamia (Iraq).
Royal Game of UR
were from ancient China.
Go & Liubo
came from ancient Greece.
Petteia
was an ancient Norse board game
HNEFATAFI
started in ancient Ireland
FIDCHELL
was an American game that
sent players along a path of virtues and vices.
THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS
Who are the prolific publishers of board games were also map makers?
John Wallis together with his sons
John Wallis Jr. and Edward Wallis
is a game played on a solid
wooden block with two rows of
seven circular holes and two
large holes at both ends called “head”
Sungka
-is a game for two players which
consists 24 disks or checkers
(black equally divided in each
player) placed on white in color n
black squares.
Checkers / Dama
-consists two to four players who score points by placing letter tiles onto a game board squares.
Scrabble
Give atleast 3 BOARD GAMING ETIQUETTES
- Keep food and beverages away from the gaming table.
- Handle game equipment with care.
- Listen carefully when the
rules are being discussed. - Patiently wait for your turn.
- Avoid having conversation with others while playing the
game. - Do not disrupt your opponents.
- Focus on improving your score.
- Return all the board pieces or
equipment to its proper place.