Chunkey
Chunkey was a Native American sport played by tribes across the southeastern pre-Columbian United States. There were many variations of the game, but they all involved a smooth stone disk and two long poles. The most common form was played by two opponents. To start the game, the disk was rolled along smooth ground. While it was rolling, the players would throw their poles in an attempt to hit the disk or come as near as possible when it rolled to a stop.
The disks were usually made out of perfectly finished quartz and the poles were around eight feet long and covered in bear grease. The playing field was made of tightly packed sand or clay, and was usually about one hundred feet by twelve feet. Chunkey matches could sometimes last an entire day, and spectators gambled on the outcomes of games. The sport played a very important role in organizing the political and social life of southeastern Native Americans. It also helped to promote peace between tribes, as they would settle an issue over the outcome of a game.
The disks were usually made out of perfectly finished quartz and the poles were around eight feet long and covered in bear grease. The playing field was made of tightly packed sand or clay, and was usually about one hundred feet by twelve feet. Chunkey matches could sometimes last an entire day, and spectators gambled on the outcomes of games. The sport played a very important role in organizing the political and social life of southeastern Native Americans. It also helped to promote peace between tribes, as they would settle an issue over the outcome of a game.