Ancient Greek Knuckle Bones
Knuckle bones are exactly what they sound like. Created from the pastern bone of either a sheep, goat, or calf, the hard lumps were thrown into the air and caught on the back of the hand. Two players would normally face off, and nicknames for the game included “riding the elephant” or “horses in the stable.” The knuckle bones game is similar to the jacks we have today.
