General
game of s.k.a.t.e.
What does game of s.k.a.t.e. mean?
A game, modeled on basketball's HORSE, in which players take turns setting tricks the others must match; each miss earns a letter of S-K-A-T-E, and spelling the whole word eliminates you.
"We played a game of SKATE and I lost on flat ground."
Origin
Adapted from basketball's game of HORSE, using the word SKATE.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play a game of SKATE?
Players take turns setting a trick that the others must match; each miss earns you a letter of S-K-A-T-E, and spelling out the whole word eliminates you.
Where does the game of SKATE come from?
It's adapted from basketball's game of HORSE, using the word SKATE in place of HORSE.
How many people can play SKATE?
It works one-on-one or with a group, though the more players there are, the longer it takes for someone to spell out the word.
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