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      The Illinois enjoyed several types of recreation, including a field sport called lacrosse and games of chance played with straws or dice. These games were similar to those played by other Indian groups living in eastern North America. However, different tribes often had different rules for how to play the game or keep score.

Game of lacrosse
Game of lacrosse being played by members of the Choctaw tribe. (color lithograph by George Catlin, 1844)

 

   
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