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How to Play Snakes and Ladders

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An introduction to playing Snakes and Ladders

Take a moment with Snakes and Ladders before moving to another game. Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.

A focus for your next round

Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.

What you need to achieve

Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.

Step by step

  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.

Input guidance

Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.

Learn from a sample situation

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. Take a moment to compare.

Avoid this misunderstanding

A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

Further help with the game

For my first round, what is the goal of Snakes and Ladders?

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?

Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.

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?

Keep this in mind: A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version.

While reading the Guide, 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.

For a quick reminder, 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.

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