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How to play Snakes and Ladders
Choose a round of Snakes and Ladders and settle into its rules. Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
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. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is.
As a new player, how do I control Snakes and Ladders?
Keep this in mind: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
When I return, 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 my first round, 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.
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.
On this playing page, 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.