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How to play Snakes and Ladders
Make Snakes and Ladders your next activity in the game library. Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the game’s format in mind.
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. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Snakes and Ladders?
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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
On this playing page, 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?
Keep this in mind: 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.
While learning, which play mode does Snakes and Ladders use?
The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
