A mile is a unit of length.
A mile is a measurement that, depending on use and region, acquires different values . The usual thing is that it is a unit of length used in Anglo-Saxon countries that is equivalent to 1609 meters .
The origins of the mile lie in Ancient Rome . At that time the idea of a mile was used to refer to the distance traveled with a thousand steps . A step, in this framework, was the length a foot moved forward while walking. The Roman mile was equivalent to 1481 meters .
The international mile
Over time , the mile (also mentioned as the statutory mile or international mile ) of 1609.344 meters began to be used in the Anglo-Saxon nations. This means that 1 meter is equivalent to 0.00062137 miles .
From this concept arises the notion of mile per hour , a unit of measurement of speed. Its abbreviation is mph and refers to the number of miles traveled in one hour.
Speed can be measured in miles per hour.
Measurement of length in nautical
On the other hand, a nautical mile , or nautical mile , is a measurement of length used in navigation .
In this case, the mile is equal to 1852 meters , as accepted since the late 1920s . This equivalence is linked to the length of an arc of one minute of Earth's latitude.
The game «1000 miles»
“1000 miles” , finally, is the name of a popular board game where, in each game, the participant must try to travel exactly one thousand miles. During the development of the game, obstacles posed by other players appear and, in turn, it is possible to hinder others.
Just as it would happen in reality, players must take care of keeping the gas tank full, the wheels in good condition and avoiding accidents to arrive before their opponents. There are also speed limits and different prohibitions that make progress difficult.
Development of the game
In the game “1000 miles” there are four types of cards: distance, attack, defense and immunity . The first represent precisely a section that the player can advance in the circuit, as long as there are no blockages in the middle. If there are, then you must make them disappear before using this card. In addition to the free road, the player needs the green traffic light.
It is important to note that players cannot go over 1000 miles, but must travel this exact distance; In addition, only a maximum of 200 can advance in each hand. Attack cards are used to block opponents, and when using them it is necessary to decide who they will affect; It is worth mentioning that you cannot attack a player who is blocked . The possible situations are the following: red light; speed limit; empty gas tank; flat tire; accident .
Defense and immunity cards in "1000 miles"
Defense cards serve to solve the problems caused by attack cards. There are the following five: green traffic light ; end of speed limit; gasoline; spare tire; repair for accidents. It is important to note that after an attack of lack of gas, puncture or accident, it is not only necessary to solve the problem but also play a green light card before continuing to move forward.
Finally, there are immunity cards, which solve a problem caused by an attack and do not allow it to take effect until the round ends. After using one of these cards it is possible to use another, in the same turn. The four classes of immunity are as follows:
* possibility of running a red light and exceeding speed limits. After a lockout, a green light letter is also not needed;
* the gas tank cannot be emptied;
* tires cannot be punctured;
* accidents cannot occur.