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Bowls is a game that has been around in one form or another, for the best part of a thousand years. It is so old, in fact, that it was outlawed by several monarchs for reasons of national security – too many people were spending their leisure time bowling and as a result the nation’s supply of skilled archers began to rapidly dwindle. Playing bowls is part of our national heritage. Today, we are mercifully unencumbered by such concerns and...

Cribbage is a game that was created and developed in the 17th century. It is actually derived from an earlier game known as ‘noddy’. While its forebear has long since faded into obscurity, cribbage is still widely enjoyed in households across the world. A game of cribbage requires two or three people. That said, beginners are advised to stick to two for the time being – the game can get a little bewildering when the third player is introduced. In...