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Play Snakes and Ladders with the rules at hand
Snakes and Ladders gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Practice with a purpose
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
The goal to keep in mind
Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
The playing sequence
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.
An example before you play
From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
Pay attention to this rule
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. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
A few questions answered
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Snakes and Ladders?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
While learning, what example helps explain Snakes and Ladders?
For clarity: From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98.
When I return, 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.
As a new player, 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.
As a new player, 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.