In ancient Lydia, under King Atys'reign, a severe famine prompted the Lydians to invent dice, knucklebones, and ball games as a means to cope with hunger and despair. They established a routine of eating one day and playing games the next, effectively extending their food supplies and injecting hope and joy into their grim situation. This innovative response not only highlights the resilience of the human spirit but also marks the birth of games as a beacon of hope and communal bonding during hard times, leaving a lasting legacy on the transformative power of gaming.   [1] Atys of Lydia   [2] List of kings of Lydia