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How to play Snakes and Ladders
Read the aim of Snakes and Ladders, then make your first move. Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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
When I return, what is the goal of Snakes and Ladders?
Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is.
When I return, how do I control Snakes and Ladders?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
When I return, what example helps explain Snakes and Ladders?
From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Snakes and Ladders?
For clarity: A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version.
For my first round, what format does Snakes and Ladders offer?
Keep this in mind: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For this browser game, which play mode does Snakes and Ladders use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
