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The Snakes and Ladders playbook
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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
A focus for your next round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
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 steps to play
- 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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Try this 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.
Check this before moving on
A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Helpful answers for players
Before I begin, what is the goal of Snakes and Ladders?
Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Snakes and Ladders?
Keep this in mind: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For my first round, 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.
While learning, 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.
On this playing page, what format does Snakes and Ladders offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
On this playing page, 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.
