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How to play Snakes and Ladders
Make Snakes and Ladders your next activity in the game library. Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Step by step
- Player 1 rolls first, starting before square 1.
- Move the number of squares shown by the die.
- Follow a snake or ladder when landing on its starting square.
- Alternate turns until one player reaches 100.
Controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Snakes and Ladders?
The key detail is this: Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is.
On this playing page, how do I control Snakes and Ladders?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
When I return, what example helps explain Snakes and Ladders?
For clarity: From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98.
What should I watch out for in Snakes and Ladders?
Here is the relevant explanation: A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version.
For my first round, what format does Snakes and Ladders offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For my first round, which play mode does Snakes and Ladders use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.