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How to play Snakes and Ladders
Take a moment with Snakes and Ladders before moving to another game. Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
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. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. 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. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
What is the goal of Snakes and Ladders?
For clarity: Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Snakes and Ladders?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Snakes and Ladders?
Here is the relevant explanation: From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Snakes and Ladders?
A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version.
For this browser game, what format does Snakes and Ladders offer?
Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For a quick reminder, 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.