About Snakes and Ladders
Snakes and Ladders is pure luck in the best possible way. You roll the dice, move your piece along a numbered board, and hope for the best. Landing at the foot of a ladder carries you upward in a single bound, while stopping on a snake's head sends you sliding back down. A game can flip from comfortable lead to frantic comeback in just a couple of turns.
This version gives the old favorite a bright, colorful look and a handy rule: rolling a six earns you another turn. Since there are no decisions to agonize over, it's perfect for young kids, family play, or simply unwinding with something that takes zero preparation. Leads change constantly, and nobody is safe until they reach square 100, which keeps every game entertaining right down to the final roll.
How to play Snakes and Ladders
- Click or tap the dice to roll, and your piece moves forward that many squares.
- Land at the bottom of a ladder to climb up it and skip ahead.
- Land on a snake's head and you slide down to its tail, losing ground.
- Roll a 6 to earn an extra turn.
- Be the first player to reach square 100 to win.
Snakes and Ladders controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Click / Tap the dice | Roll and move your piece |
| Mouse / Tap | Use menu buttons and start a game |
Tips and tricks
- There's no way to influence the rolls, so treat it as a relaxed game and enjoy the swings.
- A big lead can vanish with a single snake, so no one is out of it until somebody reaches square 100.
- Sixes are extra valuable because they give you another roll, which is your best chance to catch up.
- It makes a great first board game for kids, since it practices counting and taking turns without complicated rules.
