How to play a line ladder game: the basic flow

Define the format

Place participants or options at the top and outcomes at the bottom, then draw vertical lines. Each rung joins neighboring lines only.

Read the path

Start at a top point and move down. When you meet a rung, switch to the adjacent path and continue.

A rung swaps only two neighboring paths. Start at the top, follow each segment, and do not treat a crossing as a free jump.

Keep it clear

The route is fixed once drawn. For fairness, complete the drawing before revealing the starting labels.

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