History
Based on a 1985 news article written by Christopher Evans of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the game of 42 originated in Garner, Texas. Two local boys, William Thomas and Walter Earl, developed the game in response to a general disapproval of card-playing games held by many Protestants at that time. William and Walter were able to incorporate dominoes in their game that mimicked the mechanics of a trick-taking card game. The game they developed, which was the precursor to today's 42, found acceptance since dominoes did not carry the negative stigma of card-playing. From there, the game spread throughout Texas.
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