What is Marbles?
Q: What is Marbles?
A: Marbles is a game played with small, round glass balls called marbles.
Q: What is the size of marbles?
A: The size of marbles varies from less than 1/30 inch (0.111 cm) to over 3 inches (7.75 cm), but usually they are about 1/2 inch to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.6 cm) in diameter.
Q: Are marbles attractive?
A: Yes, marbles are most attractive and are often collected by children.
Q: What is the name of the game and objects in the North of England?
A: In the North of England, the objects and the game are sometimes called 'taws'.
Q: Are there standard rules for playing Marbles?
A: No, the rules for playing Marbles are made up by the players, and there are many variations. However, one standard idea is to have a target marble, and players flick their marbles with their thumbnail to hit the target.
Q: Where were marbles found in ancient civilizations?
A: Marbles were found in the ancient civilizations of Mohenjo-daro, Ancient Egypt and Rome.
Q: How do players play another version of Marbles?
A: In another version of Marbles, players try to hit each other's marbles out of a target zone.
