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Chutes and Ladders

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Chutes and Ladders

Chutes and Ladders

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Date:

1943

Publisher:

Milton Bradley

Designer:

Based on Ancient Game

Why It's Significant (in 25 words or less):

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

More About Chutes and Ladders:

Chutes and Ladders 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.

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