NEW - Hasbro Chutes and Ladders Board Game (Retro Series 1978)

• Special Retro Edition: Authentic 1978 version of the classic Chutes and Ladders Board Game

• Nostalgic Design: Original artwork and packaging just like many adults remember from childhood

• Educational Value: Helps children learn about good deeds and consequences

• Easy to Learn: Simple gameplay that's perfect for young children

• Family Fun: A timeless classic that brings generations together

• Complete Set: Includes full-size game board, playing pieces, spinner, and instructions

Manufacturer: Hasbro Gaming

Product: Chutes and Ladders Board Game (Retro Series)

Item Number: B4775

UPC: 630509464630

Age Recommendation: 2+ Years

Players: 2-6 Players

Game Time: Approximately 15-30 minutes per game

Dimensions: 40 cm x 27 cm x 5 cm

Materials: Cardboard, plastic

Setup:

1. Unfold the game board and place it on a flat surface.

2. Each player selects a playing piece and places it next to square 1 (off the board).

3. Decide who goes first - youngest player traditionally starts.

Gameplay:

1. On your turn, spin the spinner and move your playing piece the number of spaces shown.

2. If you land at the bottom of a ladder, climb up to the square at the top of the ladder.

3. If you land at the top of a chute, slide down to the square at the bottom of the chute.

4. Players take turns spinning the spinner and moving their pieces.

5. The first player to land exactly on square 100 wins the game!

6. Note: You must land exactly on square 100 to win. If your spin would take you beyond square 100, you don't move.

The concept of Chutes and Ladders is even more ancient than its 70-year history would suggest. Chutes and Ladders is based a game called Snakes and Ladders, which originated in India around the 2nd century B.C.

The original game was designed to help children learn to count and recognise numbers. It was also used to impart lessons in morality. Snakes were allegories for various vices, and landing on a snake's head would cause a player to slide down the board from the top to the bottom of a snake. Conversely, ladders represented virtuous activities and players who landed at the base of a ladder quickened their ascension by climbing the ladder to bypass a number of squares.

Milton Bradley's redesign retains the same basic premise of its historical counterpart but utilises a more kid-friendly theme of playground equipment. Scary snakes have been replaced with chutes that perform the same sliding function during gameplay. Chutes and Ladders also takes a less heavy-handed moralistic tone, with an emphasis on good deeds (i.e. mowing the lawn) and bad deeds (i.e. eating too many cookies.)

The 1978 edition featured in this Retro Series release was particularly beloved by a generation of children, and is now being reintroduced for today's families to enjoy the same classic gameplay.

Number Recognition: Helps children identify numbers 1-100 on the game board

Counting Skills: Players count spaces as they move their game pieces

Turn Taking: Teaches patience and social skills as players wait for their turns

Moral Lessons: The illustrations show the consequences of good and bad choices

Following Rules: Children learn to follow simple game instructions

Emotional Resilience: Players learn to handle the ups and downs of sliding back or moving ahead

Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating the playing pieces and spinner helps develop coordination

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Estimated Delivery Time: 3-5 business days for standard shipping; 1-2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

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