Long Nardy

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/long-nardy

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?Two-player table game
2. What is the historical antecedent?Likely derived from the ancient Persian game Nardshir
3. How do you win Long Nardy?The goal is to be the first player to move all of your pieces off the board. You use the dice rolls to decide how many spaces each piece can move. Good strategy and a bit of luck help you win.
4. Where did Long Nardy come from?Long Nardy began as the Persian game Nardshir. It spread along trade routes to places like Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. Now it is a popular pastime in those regions.

Tabletop Game: A game played on a flat surface, typically a table, using physical components.
Diffusion: The spread of something, like an idea or practice, from one culture or place to another.
Cognitive Engagement: Mental activity involving thinking, learning, and problem-solving.