Article: Having to land exactly on the final square makes the game more exciting, since it gives people a chance to catch up, but it can also make the game take too long. Instead, you can let people roll higher than they need to reach 100. For a little more excitement, when someone reaches or passes 100, give each other player one turn to try to beat them. If someone would end up higher (such as 104 instead of 101), he wins. Two or more people can tie and win together this way, if they end up on the same square. Have each player play with two game pieces, each the same color so no one gets confused. When you roll the die, you can move one of your two pieces by that amount. You need to have both of your pieces reach the last square in order to win. In this variation, each player starts on square one. To take your turn, roll two dice instead of one. Choose one die and move your piece forward by that amount. With your remaining die, you can move another player forward by the amount on that die. For a much "meaner" variation, and potentially a much longer game, whenever you land exactly on the same square as another game piece, the piece that was already there moves all the way back to the beginning, and has to roll to get on the board again. Making your own Snakes and Ladders set is quite easy, as described in the tips. You can add your own touch by writing words, trivia questions, or other educational material in some or all of the squares. Here are some ideas: For kids learning to read, write a simple word in each square. When a player moves his piece, he reads out each word he passes through. Use the snakes and ladders to teach good ideas and discourage bad ones. For example, a ladder could travel from "I did my homework." to "I got good grades." A snake could go from "I didn't eat any fruits or vegetables today." to "My stomach feels bad."
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use a faster victory rule. Add a little strategy. Compete with your opponent. Make the game educational.

Problem: Article: If your cushions have removable fabric, throw them in the wash. Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully, and allow them to air dry completely before inserting the cushion back inside. If your cushions have a non-removable cover, you'll have to use another method if you want to clean them. For cushions with non-removable fabric, consider purchasing slip covers for protection. Make sure the upholstery or cushions have been thoroughly spot-cleaned with dish soap or laundry detergent and warm water using a soft brush, but avoid using harsh chemicals. Scrub the fabric in every area, and let the soap sink in to the cushion. You can also try tossing your cushions into a power washer if possible. It's best to rinse the cushions with a hose to dilute the chemicals. If you can't use a hose, soak a towel in water and use the damp towel to rinse the fabric. After washing, make sure that the upholstery dries completely. Wet or damp upholstery may interfere and reduce the effectiveness of protection. Furthermore, if the upholstery does not dry completely, there is a good chance that it will develop mildew. When the upholstery is dry, spray a fabric protector all over the entire surface to protect from discoloration. You can find fabric protectors at most stores that sell cleaning supplies. Check the can or bottle to make sure that the fabric protector will not damage or discolor your furniture. Reapply the fabric protector at the start of every season to minimize upholstery damage. If you must leave the furniture outside, make sure the wind doesn't blow your cushions away. An easy way to keep your cushions in place is to strap them to the furniture with Velcro. Make sure your cushions are dry before placing them into non-plastic storage bags, to ensure no mildew builds up over time. Store your cushions in a cool, dry place such as the basement, away from humid areas.
Summary: Remove fabric. Clean the upholstery. Rinse the upholstery. Let the upholstery dry. Apply a fabric protector. Ground your cushions. Store your cushions.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The more complicated you want to make the maze, the more tubes you will need. In order to maintain the shape of the tubes, be careful not to force them to fit into each other. Hamsters will nibble at the cardboard, so you want to make sure that the type of glue you use will not make them sick. This will create the shape of the maze. The more creative you are with the directions of the tube, the more challenging the maze will be for your hamster. If you choose to place the maze outside of your hamster's cage, closely supervise your hamster so that he does not escape or injure himself. Other household materials that you can use to create a maze include empty shoe boxes, cylindrical oatmeal boxes, and wrapping paper tubes. The scent of the maze will encourage them to move even faster through it to get to the treat.

SUMMARY: Gather a handful of empty toilet paper tubes. Place the tubes within one another. Use non-toxic glue to attach the tubes to each other. Place the rows of tubes in different directions in the cage. Place a treat at the end of the maze.

You could try saying that you do clumsy stuff sometimes and you accidentally poked your eye which made it all watery. Probably most people have done this at some point or another, so this is something that could very believably have happened to you. Some allergies cause tears and puffy faces or eyes. You could say that you have an allergy that sometimes gives you these symptoms. To make it more believable, try following up with something about how it is for you to live with that allergy. For example, to keep the conversation light, you could say that it is super annoying to have allergies that make you look like a puffer fish. Sometimes when we get sick our eyes water. You could consider saying that you are getting over a cold that sometimes makes your eyes watery. You could try saying that your eyes dry up then tear up and are sensitive to gusts of wind or sudden changes in temperature. Maybe it was some dust or a bug or some eraser residue; whatever you decide to say, first look for something plausible in your environment you could have gotten in your eye and blame your tears on that. Keep in mind that whatever you do, don't lie and say that you got something dangerous in your eye, like a chemical. If you do this your teacher may rush you to the nurse, which is a waste of everyone's time. You will also cause people to needlessly worry and you may have to come clean about lying, which could get you into trouble. Sometimes we laugh so hard we cry. If you are wanting to hide your tears because you do not want someone to know that you were or are sad, and they weren't around you a minute or two beforehand, you could say that you were laughing about something really funny. Tell them a funny joke that you know or a funny situation that you encountered in the past to make it more convincing. Who knows, by recalling this funny situation, you may even cheer yourself up! Do a fake yawn by opening your mouth wide and breathing in heavily. Rub your eyes together and if someone asks, tell her that you get tears sometimes when you yawn. Whether or not it is actually true, some people think that our eyes water when we don't get enough sleep. If you want to hide your tears from someone who asks about them, tell her that you were up late last night doing homework or something else that you might plausibly have been doing the night before.
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Say you poked your eye. Say you have bad allergies. Say you are fighting off a cold. Say you are sensitive to changes in the air. Say you got something in your eye. Say you were laughing hysterically earlier. Say you tear up when you yawn. Say you are short on sleep.