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Find your footing in Snakes and Ladders
Try Snakes and Ladders at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Give this approach a try
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. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Using the playing area
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
One way to understand the rules
From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Where a round can go wrong
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. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Further help with the game
On this playing page, 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?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Snakes and Ladders?
Keep this in mind: From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98.
While reading the Guide, 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?
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.