Ancient Aztec Games

                   The Aztecs played any game that tested their skill and endurance. One of these games was the famous Aztec ball game, Ullamaliztli. It was a very difficult game because you had to hit the rubber ball with your hip into the hoop. Their was a time limit to the game which was the sun. When the shadow reached the court, the game would begin. And when the shadow reached the other end of the court, the game was over. How the Aztecs kept score was by putting beads on a string. The team with the most beads won. This game was not only for entertainment, but for politics and religion as well, and the losing team got their captain killed. The second game is called Patolli. The Aztecs were very passionate about this game. It was a type of board game that was played by common people and nobles.The board was shaped like a cross. The god of Patolli and other games was known as Macuilxochitl. Sacrifices were made to the dice in hopes that the gods would bring victory. Patolli was all about betting, and it was a game of chance and skill. The Aztecs would bet stones, plants, and even themselves on the game.

The Aztec ball game, Ullamaliztli

References:
 1. http://www.aztec-history.com/ancient-aztec-games.html