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A Son of Hounds and Jackals
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Difficulty: (1.75)
Puzzle ID: #33980
Submitted By: OldChinaHand Corrected By: Winner4600
Submitted By: OldChinaHand Corrected By: Winner4600
Riddle
Riddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.Riddle
On me children can practice counting,
while learning about life's ways.
Goodness will take you up,
but be naughty and you're going down, down, down.
while learning about life's ways.
Goodness will take you up,
but be naughty and you're going down, down, down.
Hint
The first to reach 100 wins the game.Answer
The game of Chutes and Ladders, a favorite game since 1943. With each spin you move steadily along, climbing the ladder as a result of good deeds, or sliding down the chute due to naughtiness. Hounds and Jackals, the ancient game of Egypt, is also the earliest known example, and possibly the original form, of the 'Snakes and Ladders' game.Hide Hint Show Hint Hide Answer Show Answer
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A very entertaining teaser, China! I was certain of the answer, but was wrong! Your answer does good for the game. My niece would have known this one....lol Keep up the good work!
i get it... i thought it was a bible
I love Chutes and Ladders
Really good, but I've only heard of it as 'snakes and ladders'.
I don't know how many games of Chutes and Ladders I have played with my G.children but it has been a few. Great teaser. More please?
I've never played this game...so yes, I missed it.
Never even heard of this game!
One of my favorite childhood games; got it right, right away!
It's been a long time since my Chutes and Ladders days with my children. Needless to say, I didn't get this teaser right, so will have to say ya got me China.
Never played the game
Great riddle. I was trying to get a nursery rhyme out of it.
I just played the game a few days ago and still didn't get the answer!
I loved the game as a child, then played it with my children. Now I'm so lucky to play it with grandchildren. It's a nice 'comfort game'. Thanks for bringing it into a cute riddle.
Looove C & L!!! Got it right...woohoo!!
Great Game I agree
You stumped me
I think "Chutes" is kinda British,
could be wrong,Love Snakes and or Chutes & Ladders! You can still buy this.
THANX! Well Written
You stumped me
I think "Chutes" is kinda British,
could be wrong,Love Snakes and or Chutes & Ladders! You can still buy this.
THANX! Well Written
great riddle... though i didnt get it... didnt even have a clue ... i've heard of the game, but never have played it
i thought this was a great riddle Illoved playing this game as a kid and I loved playing it with my children Thanks for a great memory
Thought it was santa's list
I didn't understand the title (history is not my forte)...and I thought it the answer was 'stars'. Now that I think about it though, the riddle does make sense.
I don't usually get riddles, but this one I got right away!The poem was perfect!! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!!
I didn't get this one, never played the game as a child or parent. I thought it was very well written. Thanks for a great teaser.
I call it Snakes and Ladders, in New Zealand. Nice teaser.
Played the game as a child, but didn't get the teaser, good one though.
In Australia, this game is called: 'Snakes & Ladders'; played it as a child.
So, I knew the answer instantly!
So, I knew the answer instantly!
I GOT IT! I was thinking "certainly that can't be it, it must be some abstract metaphor for life or something...?" But I was right!
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