The Story of Waltes and How to Play It

Once, an old man and an old woman prayed for a child. Their prayers were finally answered, and they were blessed with a baby boy. They loved him dearly and taught him all they knew. But one day, their son fell ill and passed away. The old man mourned deeply, gathered other men and embarked on a journey to the Land of Souls to bring his son back.

After many moons, the old man and his companions reached the gate to the Land of Souls. The gatekeeper, moved by the old man’s love for his son, offered him a chance: “If you can beat me at Waltes, I’ll allow you to bring your son’s spirit back home.”

And so began the game of Waltes, a traditional Mi’kmaw game of chance that has been played for over 500 years. According to legend, the game was so much fun, and the dice landed with such a loud thud that the vibrations travelled to the spirit world, capturing their attention and earning their favour for this captivating game.

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