The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game

The Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is a game based on the idea that any actor can be linked to Kevin Bacon through a chain of shared movie roles, typically within six steps. For example, an actor who starred with someone else in a film, who in turn starred with Kevin Bacon, is separated by two degrees. The game illustrates the small-world phenomenon and interconnectedness within the film industry, highlighting how closely-knit the acting community is. It’s used as a fun way to explore relationships among actors, emphasizing the relatively short paths connecting seemingly distant individuals in Hollywood.