Parrises Squares
Parrises Squares is a popular, if dangerous game played throughout the Federation. It was reportedly a favoured pastime of William T. Riker.
The Court
Resembling a large chessboard, a Parrises Squares court is divided into grid that is eight squares wide by eight squares long. The court measures a little over 16 metres wide. Each square on the court can be raised to one of four different heights, ranging from ground level to just over 1.5 metres above ground level. Each height corresponds to a different colour group as follows:-
- Green: Ground level
- Blue: 0.52cm above ground level
- Yellow: 1.04m above ground level
- Red: 1.56m above ground level
The arrangement of the squares can be randomized or predetermined, depending on the skill level of the competitors and the nature of the game (friendly or competitive). Given the uneven nature of a court, along with the edges and corners of the platforms, the court itself lends to the inherent danger that adds to the thrill of each game.
Typically, a beginner court will consist of only two levels, blue and green, which are grouped into larger, flat areas. This is sufficient to assist learners in remembering that they will have to traverse different heights, but allows for a greater focus on ball control and tactical learning.