Game is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as 'a form of play or sport, especially a competitive one played according to rules and decided by skill, strength, or luck.' In ancient times, gaming was serious business and could mean the difference between life and death. The ancient Greek form, argone (Αγώνες) in 'Olympic Games', was the ancient Egyptian word for 'choosing sides' for battle, wegen.

Submitted by J.L. Allyn