Games People Play Mystery Cache

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Long before humans developed systems of writing and mathematics, they had invented games and puzzles of all sorts to pass their idle time in a leisurely manner. Evidence of ancient games has been found in tombs and archeological sites worldwide.

This habit continues to the modern era, most notably with online and computer games taking a bigger chunk out of the lives of many. Some even refer to geocaching as a game, although most participants consider it to be more of a sport or hobby.

In order to find the cache, you'll first need to brush up on your gaming history by answering the following questions:

(1) English engraver and mapmaker John Spilsbury invented this game in 1767

• If Parcheesi, then A = 2
• If Jigsaw Puzzle, then A = 0
• If Cribbage, then A = 1
• If Bingo, then A = 3

(2) An Ohio barbershop owner developed this game before selling the rights to an Illinois funeral home operator

• If Uno, then B = 2
• If Canasta, then B = 0
• If Rubik's Cube, then B = 1
• If Trivial Pursuit, then B = 3

(3) This game was immortalized with the exploits of Sir Richard Swiveller in the Charles Dickens novel The Old Curiosity Shop

• If Yahtzee, then C = 3
• If Dominoes, then C = 9
• If Billiards, then C = 1
• If Cribbage, then C = 8

(4) Variants of this popular board game include Chouette, Acey-Deucy, and Tabard

• If Go, then D = 1
• If Mah Jongg, then D = 0
• If Checkers, then D = 3
• If Backgammon, then D = 2

(5) This board game gradually developed from an earlier pastime called Shatranj by the Persians and Arabians

• If Chess, then E = 7
• If Othello, then E = 6
• If Tabula, then E = 8
• If Quoits, then E = 9

(6) This computer game, inspired by Pentominoes, first gained popularity in Russia before triggering a bitter legal battle between Nintendo and Atari

• If Pac-Man, then F = 9
• If Tetris, then F = 1
• If Sudoku, then F = 5
• If Q*Bert, then F = 7

Now plug the correct variables into the equation below and hit the road. You'll be looking for a small camouflaged beach-safe. Let the games begin!

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Geocachers of West Tennessee

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