Crown and Anchor

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/crown-and-anchor

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the game classification?Dice-based gambling game
2. Why did sailors play Crown and Anchor on ships?Sailors played it to break up long quiet times and relax. It helped them make friends and sometimes win or lose a little money, which added excitement to their day.
3. How do you win at Crown and Anchor?You win when the symbol you bet on shows up on the dice after they are rolled. The more matching symbols you get, the bigger your prize.

Dice: Implements used in games of chance, typically polyhedral in shape, with faces marked with symbols or numbers.
Royal Navy: The United Kingdom's principal naval warfare service, historically a significant institution for seafaring employment.
Gambling: The act of engaging in risky behavior, typically involving wagering money or valuables on the outcome of an uncertain event.
Maritime Culture: The shared customs, beliefs, and practices associated with seafaring life and communities.