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How was the Mayan ball game thoght about?

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Well, some guy just said pie, then said, "Hey! Let's make a game called the ball game! We can call those round rocks the balls!"

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What balls did they use for the Mayan Ball Game?
The balls they used for the Mayan "Ball Game" were 12 pound rubber balls, they could not use their hands
What were the rules for the Mayan ball game?
The rules were not to touch the ball with your hands and the first team to put the ball through the hoops wins automatically and the loser is faced with death Something that might help...watch to...
How dangerous were the Mayan ball games?
Less dangerous than that of their neighbors, the Aztecs. The Myans' games were tamer, although some were voilent It is very dangerous. If you lose you die.
What is the name of the Mayan ball game?
The name of the Mayan ball game is the pok-a-tok
Where was the Mayan ball game played?
In chichen Itza