The game was first played by Russian/German soldiers posted in Siberia in the late 1800's with real horse ankle bones. Brought to Canada in the early 1900's played as a farmyard pass time in Saskatchewan. Now made out of resin; the game is played 2-4 players. The object of the game is to knock down all the oppositions Bunnock, beginning with the 2 black guards first. The team that knocks down all of their opponents Bunnock Bones with the least number of throws will be the winners.