Answerbag: Stephanie Hughouse's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/39870 New Answerbag answers from Stephanie Hughouse Wed, 30 May 2012 01:57:31 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:57:31 -0700 Answer to How did the "Marco Polo" game, where one child says "Marco" and another responds with "Polo", come about? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32903 How did the "Marco Polo" game, where one child says "Marco" and another responds with "Polo", come about?<br /><br />The historical significance of this game relates back to a time when Marco Polo (age 17) was traveling to China with his father and uncle on their way to see the Great Khan. Marco was very tired and he fell asleep on his horse. His horse must have sensed this and slowed down dropping back from... Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:43:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32903