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This Game Origin is England, in the late 1600's

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When were playing marbles invented?

There isn't a definite date, but Marbles originated in Harappan civilization in Pakistan near the river Indus. Various marbles of stone were found on excavation near Mohenjo-daro. Marbles are also often mentioned in Roman literature, and there are many examples of marbles from ancient Egypt. They were commonly made of clay, stone or glass and commonly referred to as a "Glass alley". Ceramic marbles entered inexpensive mass production in the 1870s


What is marbles made out of?

Marble (The Stone) is made from limestone that has been compresses and heated. Marbles are made of glass. They were thought to date back to the stone age whereit was played with small pebbles or balls of unrefined clay. Clay marbles have been found in Egyptian Tombs


Why has the game marbles been around for so long?

So you can learn skill and have fun


What did people do for fun in 1906?

They used to play with marbles and crayons had just been invented so maybe they played with them.


What movie and television projects has Nick Geo been in?

Nick Geo has: Played Mitchell Marbles in "The Problem Solver" in 2010. Played Casting Director in "The Clients" in 2010. Played Mitchell Marbles in "American Trash" in 2011. Played Casting Director in "Mona Auditions" in 2011. Played Tommy in "Requiem for a Dog" in 2012.


What is the number of marbles left in a 48-marble bag after some marbles have been givin away?

The number of marbles left in a 48 marble bag after some number N marbles have been given away is 48-N.


In which time period was the game marbles played the most?

Marbles date all the way back to the ancient Egyptians. Marbles have been found in tombs. Colonial children were not treated as children. They were seen as people who needed to adopt adult behavior and assume adult responsibility. By 7-8 years old they dressed as an adults. So, not many games were played by the children. Yet, in 1815 the first book on marbles was written in England. In 1848 German glass blower invented marble scissors that made making marbles easier. The first machine made marbles in the US came in 1890 from Germany. The 1950's really saw the game of marbles becoming popular. Several marble extravaganzas occurred. The cats eye marble was also created in Japan. There has been a national marbles tournament since 1922. It is 4 days long and open to players younger than 14.


What are the rules for different games of marbles?

Marbles is one of the first games ever played. There are different rules in different parts of the world, but in general people try to roll or throw their marbles to knock other marbles out of place.


What games did people play in the thirteen colonies?

By going to school ,attending religious services,and reading for news and entertainment


What was entertainment in the 1900s?

They danced, played marbles,played cricket,went on picnics with family's.


What was entertaining in 1900?

They danced, played marbles,played cricket,went on picnics with family's.


What was Tomas Jefferson's hobbies or interest?

he played marbles for games