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How to Play Snakes and Ladders

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How to play Snakes and Ladders

Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Snakes and Ladders. Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

Keep the aim in sight

Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Keep the objective visible.

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. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.

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.

Controls

Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.

A useful example

From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.

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. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

Common questions

On this playing page, what is the goal of Snakes and Ladders?

For clarity: 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.

While learning, 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?

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

While reading the Guide, 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?

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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