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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. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
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. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
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. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
What is the goal of Snakes and Ladders?
The key detail is this: Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is.
On this playing page, how do I control Snakes and Ladders?
For clarity: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
As a new player, what example helps explain Snakes and Ladders?
From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98.
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.
While reading the Guide, what format does Snakes and Ladders offer?
The key detail is this: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
Before I begin, which play mode does Snakes and Ladders use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.