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Snakes and Ladders

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Snakes and Ladders: instructions and practice

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. Look at what changes after your first action. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

Bring this focus to a round

Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.

The challenge in front of you

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.

How to proceed

  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.

Your inputs

Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.

Follow the 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. Keep the controls nearby.

A useful caution

A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

A few questions answered

For my first round, 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 this browser game, how do I control Snakes and Ladders?

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

While reading the Guide, 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 a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Snakes and Ladders?

The key detail is this: A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version.

For this browser game, what format does Snakes and Ladders offer?

Keep this in mind: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.

While reading the Guide, which play mode does Snakes and Ladders use?

The key detail is this: 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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