Chutes and Ladders

“Chutes and Ladders, or Snakes and Ladders, is an all-time classic children's game, one of the most popular in the world.



In honor of how someone I talked to yesterday spent her birthday --

Chutes and Ladders.

1) How is the number of chutes and ladders balanced?

2) Does it really takes LONGER to play the game than if it DIDN'T have the chutes and ladders, or is it designed so it all evens out?

3) Are there any chutes or ladders that get hit more often than others?

Chutes and Ladders was first published in the United States in 1943 by Milton Bradley, and is a children's game based on the ancient game of Snakes and Ladders, which is believed to date back to India in the 2nd century B.C.

Mathematical Statistics of game: http://mail.ross.org/~dmorgan/chutes/chutes.html



The Exciting Up and Down Game for Little People! This delightful game is simple and easy to play, even for children who can't read. Players spin the spinner and move their pawns, square by square, the number shown. If the pawn lands on a picture square at the bottom of a ladder, children climb up with a good deed! Naughty deeds slide you back when you land on a picture square at the top of a chute!
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“And now the rest of the story.. ;)

Drinking game information

The game is played using the board game Chutes & Ladders. The rules are very simple and are as follows:

For Ladders you give out drinks

For Chutes you take drinks

The amount you give or take depends on how many levels the ladder or chute makes you rise or fall. So, if you land on a ladder the makes you go up three levels you can give out three drinks. Pretty simple, eh? Have fun!!


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Visit Alcoholics Anonymous if you have a drinking problem.
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Happy birthday!.. Hope it was a nice one.”

“lmbo.. apparently there are BETTER versions of the "drinking game"

http://www.ringthis.com/tv_drinking_games/chutesandladders.htm

Equipment:

* The Chutes and Ladders(TM) game board
* Various tokens (1 per player)
* A standard six sided die
* 1-2 cases beer (or more if you really want)

The Goal:

The goal of the game is to reach the Winner's Circle before the rest of the players. Optionally, losing players may battle for second, third, etc.
Beginning the Game:

1. The order of play for the first game is determined by rolling a six sided die. The player with the highest number goes first. In the event of a tie, tying players reroll. This process continues until one player wins the roll. In all future games, the first player is the winner of the previous game.

2. All players begin by placing their tokens to the left of the first square. The first player rolls the die and moves that many spaces, following the numerical order from the board. Play proceeds clockwise.
Play:

3. In the event that a player reaches the bottom of a ladder, he/she may move his/her token to the top of the same ladder. All other players are obliged to consume as many shots of beer as levels the ladder climbing player rose.

4. In the event that a player reaches the top of a chute, he/she must move his/her token to the bottom of the same chute. This player must then consume as many shots of beer as levels he/she has fallen.

5. In the event that a player lands on a space occupied by another player, these two players must each consume one shot of beer after first clinking their cans together. This shall be referred to as a social. Other players may opt to join in if the wish.

6. In the event that a player lands on the slide at position 56, all present must execute a "shotgun". This procedure is accomplished by poking a hole in the bottom of a beer can and then opening the can while tilting the can upward. Beer flows inward at high speeds, requiring rapid swallowing.
Ending the Game:

7. To reach the Winner's Circle, a player must roll the exact number to reach square 100. Numbers in excess of the necessary number require the rolling player to consume a number of shots of beer equal to the amount of the overroll. For example, if a player on square 98 rolls a 5, he/she must drink 3 shots of beer.

8. Additionally, a player may win by landing on square 80 Pet Show .

9. After a player has reached the Winner's Circle, the remaining players must consume one shot of beer for each level they are below the top, even if play continues for second, third, etc. place determination. For example, a player on space 77 must consume 2 shots.
Optional Rules:

1. The chute at space 56 may become the "Piercing Chute" if all players agree. Alternatively, it may become the "Communal Piercing Chute". These rules require the player(s) to pierce some portion of their anatomy. Other possible uses for square 56 include " Tequila Shot Chute" and "Single Player Shotgun Chute". Any other commonly agreed upon variant is acceptable.

2. Cheating is permissible, though if the offending player is caught and the offense is agreed upon by a majority of those present, the offending player must consume 2 shots. The offending player must also take upon themselves any rewards/penalties incurred from the offense.

3. Disruption of the board or rolling the die off the table is referred to as "Sloppy Dice" and incurs a penalty of 1 shot. Disruption of the board to the extent that the positions of the tokens are no longer recognizable requires a shotgun by the offending player.

4. Tequila or other lesser 80-proof liquors may be used in place of beer. One then consumes one shot of tequila in place of every twelve shots of beer. A shotgun is replaced by a single shot of tequila. High brain damage factor.”

“ahHh... they have C&L keychains too.

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“oh.. here you go.. the ultimate for the C&L fanicier..



This is a luxurious must-have for the pampered baby. This is a very large blanket/quilt, measuring approximately 30"x41" This handmade item would be perfect as a crib quilt for a baby boy or baby girl. This would also make a wonderfully warm stroller blanket. It is certain to be your child's favorite blanket. This item arrives folded and tied with ribbon and boutique tag.

Heirloom Quality quilt/blanket. This is a beautiful and luxurious boutique item. The item you are viewing is a new and beautifully hand crafted white colored chenille and thick drapery quality cotton Chutes and Ladders print blanket/quilt by Graciana's Blankets of Capitola Beach, CA. This is a Graciana's original. This item retails at 85.00 in upscale boutiques. This is an ideal gift for the baby who has everything.”

“ahh. yes.. I knew if I searched long enough I'd find other weirder links... how about a comparison of C&L to how to look for a job?

ice, you would climb up a ladder toward the winning goal. On a poor shake, you might hit a chute and slide back down from where you came.

The career equivalent to that old board game might have been called “Demotions and Promotions.” The moves would have been predictable. First, you got a job in a stable company with good benefits. Next, you worked really hard until you were promoted to a supervisory position. Then, if you stayed around long enough (and kept your nose clean enough), you might climb to middle management or above. But, if you didn’t manage people, your boss didn’t move, or you were a job-hopper, you might get stuck in place or even slide down the demotion chute.

Although the rules of the old advancement game still work to some extent, the modern version has some new twists.

Lateral moves are not a “plateau.”
A former co-worker of mine figured this out years ago. She started in the budget department and developed a reputation for actively helping departments cut costs. From there she moved to the head of administration, then headed up an operating unit, then became the president’s executive assistant, and then landed a vice president’s job.

It seemed as if she was in a new job every two years, so she was getting a lot of variety without leaving the company. She became so knowledgeable in all areas of the company she could work virtually anywhere. Any time I asked her about her job du jour, she would respond enthusiastically, “I’m always looking for something new and different. I don’t care where it is or at what level.” Now, she is a respected, high level executive.

Planned demotions are smart.
A former employee of mine used this technique to his advantage years ago, before it became a more accepted practice. He had been a supervisor in an insurance department for years and could see he wasn’t going to be moving up, since the next level of middle managers seemed pretty entrenched. He took advantage of the tuition refund program and got a Master’s Degree in Adult Learning. He took a demotion to work for me in the communications and training area of operations. With that new experience under his belt, he went to the Human Resources department, where he worked in various specialty areas. He is now back in his old operating department as a Regional Director; the job that seemed impossible to reach a few years ago.

Career Webs make more sense than Career Ladders.
Career ladders have an ultimate goal that you get closer to as you make each step. Career webs are built on a much different philosophy. At the heart of your web are your mission and core competencies. The paths you take are always connected in some way to that core. You may go up or down or sideways but you are committed to the “heart” of your career. For instance, my core mission is to help people and organizations succeed. I have several core competencies such as teaching, counseling and facilitating. The heart of my web has led me to jobs as a teacher, trainer, facilitator, internal and external consultant, speaker and columnist. In each case I was/am at a different level inside and outside the company but I can build my career outward from the heart.

The web philosophy is liberating because you can explore many different types of jobs and still be dedicated to what you do best. If I had stuck to the traditional career ladder mentality, I might still be waiting for that promotion. For instance, when I was a teacher, the top of the career ladder would have been superintendent of schools. When I was in corporate America, it might have been a promotion to Vice President of Human Resources. With the web model, you have the freedom to spin your own future.

Technical skill, not hierarchy is the new anchor for your career.
Becoming a manager is a ladder for some and a chute for others. If you don’t like managing people, a manager’s job can feel less like a promotion and more like a slippery slide. The good news is that technical performers rule in this high tech environment. Many technical professionals don’t want to become supervisors. They don’t want the headaches, the responsibility and frankly, they don’t want to manage independent-minded people like themselves.

Some technical skills are so portable and in demand that their owners can work anywhere and claim almost any price. They eschew the meetings, the political necessities and the conforming that goes along with a rise to the top of a company.

“Chutes and Ladders” is a lot more fun when you get to design the board and rewrite the rules.”

“And it only gets better... I found this obscure link as well.. explaining how to stay close in your love relationship..


Play a sexy round of Scrabble
Raid the kids' toy closet for a board game you can play without them -- and add a few new rules to make it erotic. Scrabble gets sensual when you lay down tiles that spell "lust," "arouse" and "desire" (and those are just for starters). And even Chutes and Ladders works if you play a "strip" version. You guessed it: You remove an item of your own clothing each time you slide down a chute, and you get to remove one garment from your opponent every time you climb a ladder.
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“Abby's getting that game for her birthday this month. I never would've thought there's a drinking game that uses it, how funny!
So, who's the mystery birthday girl TD?”

“Joy: Ruby and I talked yesterday.. we were both making our commute home.. and she mentioned that she would be celebrating her birthday -- playing Chutes and Ladders with her two boys..

What a sweetie eHhhhhhh??”

“Yes she is. But she needs a bonafide Bday thread so everyone can tell her Happy day! I hope you don't get in trouble for letting the cat out of the bag. ;)”

“hehe.. well her birthday was yesterday... so I'm not sure how I COULD let the cat out.. I think she is already out and playing.”

“Oh my gosh! You are too funny TD. And thanks for getting me home yesterday. My commute just flew by.”

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No problem, Ruby! You were a lot of fun to talk to. Hopefully we can hike together one day.”

“TD, if you want a drinking game you might as well make it a stripping game also. I haven't played it in years but I sure do remember it =)

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“lmbo!”

“I was always a Mouse Trap man myself.”

“Mouse Trap!!!.. lmbo! I used to love that old game.”

“That game was sweet! I used to love the game "Life."”

“Only on TT would a thread about Chutes and Ladders degenerate into a drinking and stripping game.


I love this place!”

“Very Cool song.
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“Hey there Walkindude! Long time no see. How're you doing?”

“My wife bought a new version of "Life" a couple years ago, and we finally opened it up and played it a few times over the Christmas break. It's slightly different, but other than there is no "Poorhouse" anymore, I can't think of any specific differences. Well, they do have this system of "Life tokens" where you collect these little tokens that have dollar amounts written on the back of them. But you're not supposed to look at them until the game is finished, then you add them to your money total.”