Dear Mr O'Quinn,

First, let me just say that I've been a fan since Alias (well, since Young Guns, actually). And Locke is the most intriguing character on Lost. You are a brilliant actor, sir.

I'd like to pose a question to you. I was out Christmas shopping today, and saw a box claiming that Mancala is believed to be the oldest game in the world. Locke claimed that Backgammon is believed to be the oldest. Who should I believe?