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How to play Snakes and Ladders
Open Snakes and Ladders, check the instructions and begin a round. Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
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. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Snakes and Ladders?
Keep this in mind: Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is.
Before I begin, how do I control Snakes and Ladders?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For a quick reminder, 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.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Snakes and Ladders?
A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version.
For my first round, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
