In 2014, eight of the world’s best skateboarders descended on ESPN campus in Bristol, Connecticut for the inaugural Game of Skate. No MegaRamp, no massive concrete bowls or 12-stair handrails or even simple ledges to grind. Instead, they faced off in a head-to-head, trick-for-trick contest on a flat stretch of ground, as skateboarders have done for as long as any of them can remember. The game, based on the basketball-court classic H-O-R-S-E, has long been a staple at playgrounds and skateparks. It was formalized in 2003 for the Eric Koston éS Game of S.K.A.T.E at the former Action Sports Retailer (ASR) industry trade show in San Diego and turned into a pro tour soon after. The basic rules are simple: The offensive skater tries a trick. If he lands it, the defensive skater also has to land it; if he misses, the next skater becomes the offensive skater. If the defensive skater misses a trick, he gets a letter. First to spell S-K-A-T-E is out. Invited skaters included: Nyjah Huston, Chris Cole, P.J. Ladd, Shane O’Neill, Billy Marks, Tom Asta, Miek Mo Capaldi and Brandon Westgate. This is the full broadcast. --- Progression at its finest! X Games is your premier destination for all things action sports, music, lifestyle and everything in between. X Games has been the worldwide leader in action sports since 1995. Visit our official homepage at http://xgames.com for more coverage and highlights. SUBSCRIBE: @X Games! Check us on Social @XGames: Instagram ► https://instagram.com/xgames Twitter ► https://twitter.com/xgames Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/XGames TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@XGames Snapchat ► @xgames Thanks for watching X Games! #XGames #Skateboarding #Nyjah