6 Degrees of Wikipedia*
Got people round? Bored? Have access to the internet? And booze?
Here's a game for you. It's called 6 Degrees of Wikipedia.
For the sake of example, I shall use 2 players*.
Both players fill their glasses. Player 1 chooses two completely random things: say, 'Pat Sharp' and 'SR71 Blackbird' (thanks Patch). Player 2 now has to navigate from one to the other through the annals of Wikipedia using the following rules:
1) There is a 5 minute time limit.
2) Player 2 is allowed to use links within the main body of the article, or beneath associated pictures within the articlem but not 'See Also' links, links within the box templates/category templates at the bottom of the article, or any of the links directly underneath the Wikipedia logo.
3) Player 2 is not allowed to back track under any circumstances.
4) If Player 2 exceeds 5 moves, or reaches a dead end with no links, Player 2 has lost, and must drink a predetermined measurement of alcohol, and has to play again.
5) If Player 2 does not exceed 5 moves, Player 2 has won. Player 1 must drink a predetermined measurement of alcohol, and has to play.
* I have just discovered that I did not invent this game. This is annoying.
**any number of players can participate in a pre-agreed, post-victory nomination system.

4 Comments:
This sounds extremely difficult, tho of course it depends on player 1's random choices. Have you tested it in practice?
Yes.
It's good fun, and involves a lot of intoxication.
This was a case of parallel evolution.
excellent!
* I have just discovered that I did not invent this game. This is annoying.
Hatefully annoying, really...
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