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When was the game of darts invented and why are the numbers the way they are around the dart board?

The game of darts was evolved over a fairly long period of time.  It is thought to be first played as a training exercise in Medieval England.  These training exercises were ......
Last Update: 2007-12-11 Views: 1003
What is that plastic cling toy that you can write on? It has this weird staticky film on top of a paper, and when you want to erase what you wrote, you just lift the film and it's erased.

I believe that you may be referring to the Magic Slate.  I remember having one of these as a kid; usually I just drew random lines and shapes that didn’t really ......
Last Update: 2006-12-12 Views: 322
Where can I find 'real' yu-gi-oh trading cards in Australia, Sydney, Ashfield or near?

Yu-Gi-Oh! is a popular card game in which players accumulate a deck of cards full of Monster, Magic and Trap cards.  Players will then play a game called Duel Monsters in ......
Last Update: 2006-09-11 Views: 377
Is there a way to beat roulette? There seems to be a lot of people on the internet selling systems that say they can & that it would give you the advantage instead of the house.

No it is impossible to beat a system that is completely random.  Roulette is based on the random occurrence of 38 potential numbers.  That means that 5 could come up a ......
Last Update: 2006-07-06 Views: 333
Maori games were played to practise what skills?

The term Maori is used to describe the indigenous people of New Zealand.  These peoples are believed to have migrated from Polynesia in several waves between 800 and 1300, primarily by ......
Last Update: 2006-04-06 Views: 383
How did the game chess get its name?

The game of chess seems to have gotten its name from a mispronunciation.   While the origins of chess are a little cloudy, the name of the game was chaturanga in ancient ......
Last Update: 2006-03-07 Views: 532
What is better - NHL 2006 or NHL 2K6?

Most would argue that NHL 2K6 is the better of the two games, better game play, more options both on and off the ice, and it takes less green out of ......
Last Update: 2006-02-28 Views: 495
If you sink two balls off the break in pool, do you get to shoot again?

While there are a number of different games you can play on a pool table, for the most part you always get to shoot a second shot if you sink any ......
Last Update: 2006-01-25 Views: 893
When and where did the board game chess originate from, and what do the pieces symbolize?

The answer to this question is actually disputed.  There are a number of countries that claim to have invented chess.  The most probable creator is India, at least that's what 'chess ......
Last Update: 2005-11-24 Views: 1041
Why are heavier poker chips considered more expensive than lighter ones? I really don't think there's a difference I just don't get it????

The weight of a poker chip is only one of the aspects.  The design is much more imporant in determining a price, as well as the outside of the chip, its ......
Last Update: 2005-11-23 Views: 554
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