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How to Play Snakes and Ladders

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Rules, controls and help for 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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

Give this approach a try

Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.

What counts as success

Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.

The playing sequence

  1. Player 1 rolls first, starting before square 1.
  2. Move the number of squares shown by the die.
  3. Follow a snake or ladder when landing on its starting square.
  4. Alternate turns until one player reaches 100.

How to interact with the game

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. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.

Keep this in mind

A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.

Read these answers for extra help

On this playing page, 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 my first round, how do I control Snakes and Ladders?

Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.

For my first round, what example helps explain Snakes and Ladders?

For clarity: From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98.

As a new player, what should I watch out for in Snakes and Ladders?

Here is the relevant explanation: A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version.

For my first round, what format does Snakes and Ladders offer?

For clarity: 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?

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.

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