Play Snakes and Ladders online free
Snakes and Ladders is the classic dice race that children across India have played for generations, where it is known as Moksha Patam or Paramapada Sopanam. Roll the die, move along the board, climb ladders to jump ahead and slide down snakes if you are unlucky. First to square 100 wins. Play it free here against 1 to 3 computer players.
How to play Snakes and Ladders in four steps
- Roll. Everyone starts off the board. On your turn roll the die and move your token that many squares, following the numbers from 1 up to 100.
- Climb ladders. If you land on the bottom of a ladder, you climb straight to the top.
- Beware of snakes. If you land on a snake's head, you slide down to its tail.
- Reach 100. You need the exact number to land on 100. If your roll is too big you stay put and wait for the next turn (you can switch this rule off in the menu). A 6 gives you another turn.
What this table has
- A full 10×10 board with 9 ladders and 10 snakes.
- 2, 3 or 4 players with the computer playing the other colours.
- Options for exact finish and for the extra turn on a 6.
- Your game is saved on this device.
Snakes and Ladders is a game of pure luck, which makes it ideal for young children. It is also a traditional way to teach that good deeds lift you up and bad ones pull you down, which is where the game came from.
Questions
Is Snakes and Ladders an Indian game?
Yes. It comes from ancient India, where it was a teaching game about virtue and vice called Moksha Patam. It reached Britain in the 19th century.
Is there any skill in Snakes and Ladders?
No. Every move is decided by the die. That is why it is a good first board game for small children.
Do I need an exact roll to win?
In the standard house rule, yes. You must land exactly on 100. You can turn this off in the menu so that a big roll bounces back from 100.
How many snakes and ladders are there?
This board has 9 ladders and 10 snakes, laid out like the traditional boards.
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