Chunkey is an ancient Native American game that was played by rolling a curved stick and trying to throw another stick as close to it as possible. It was kind of like playing a game of horseshoes, but with sticks instead of horseshoes. The game was very popular among tribes all over North America, and was played for both fun and as a way to settle disputes between tribes. In fact, some tribes even wagered valuable items or land on the outcome of the game, but other tribes played it just for the social interaction or as a way to stay physically fit. Either way, Chunkey was an important part of Native American culture and history, and is still played today by some tribes as a way to keep the tradition alive.