adv. really; in fact
But there is one old game that is truly unique.
winner
n. a person or team who wins a game, prize, or competition
The Japanese leader at the time, the emperor, named the winner the Go Minister for a year!
minister
n. an official who leads a government department in a country
The Japanese leader at the time, the emperor, named the winner the Go Minister for a year!
astronaut
n. a person who travels in a spacecraft into outer space
Two astronauts, one American and one Japanese, even played it in space.
special
adj. especially important or loved
Go’s long history makes it special and beloved.
beloved
adj. adored; liked a lot
Go’s long history makes it special and beloved.
continuously
adv. repeatedly without interruption
It is thought to be the oldest board game that people have continuously played up to the present day.
unique
adj. very special or unusual
But there is one old game that is truly unique.
board
n. a flat piece of material
To play, two players place stones on a board.
capture
v. to get control of a place especially by using force
They try to capture the other player’s stones.
scholar
n. a person who has studied a subject in detail
Some scholars believe it is 4,000 years old.
believe
v. to accept the truth of what is said
Some scholars believe it is 4,000 years old.
spread
v. to be introduced to a larger area
Over time, the game spread to Korea, and then it reached Japan around 700 CE.
compete
v. to try to be more successful than someone
Students from these schools competed in national competitions.
emperor
n. a person who rules an empire
The Japanese leader at the time, the emperor, named the winner the Go Minister for a year!