The Life and History of Toys and Games Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 6/21/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

It is off the beaten path you will have to walk a little ways. The cache contains a log and pen, but just in case you may want to bring your own pen or pencil. This is not a park and grab, but not too far off the road and there is parking. I hope you enjoy!

The History of Toys and Games

Toys and games have been part of childhood for thousands of years as early as 4000 B.C. At that time, people of Babylon played a game that preceded the present day game of chess. In 3000 B.C., a game much like today’s backgammon was played. Games resembling backgammon have been played for centuries in Rome, Greece, and Egypt. In 1000 B.C., Egyptian children used to play with a stone yo-yo. I think it would be very hard to maneuver.

In 200 A.D., the first skates were used in Scandinavia. They were made out of iron and very heavy. The first playing cards made their appearance in Asia in 969 A.D. They were much different from the ones that we use today. Some were made of earthenware, others tin. Later, they were made out of wood.

As time progressed, toys became more advanced.

The Mansion of Happiness was the first board game sold in the United States. It was developed by S.B. Ives of Massachusetts and was released in 1843. The object of the game was to move around the spiral track and be the first player to gain eternal happiness. Good deeds allowed you to advance, while deeds such as cruelty and being ungrateful moved you back.

This cache is dedicated to the “History of Toys”. The cache contains:

Bible Hero playing cards,
Fairy Kite,
Eyeball Glasses,
2 Water Guns, Bubbles,
One Red Car,
Two Orange Bracelets,
One Yo-Yo,
Star Bubble Wand and Star Pan.

We asked that you bring a toy/game and take a toy/game. You are looking for a Tupperware container about the size of a shoebox.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

obggbz bs gerr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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