About Snakes and Ladders
Snakes and Ladders is a family favorite across the world. It is pure luck, which makes it perfect for playing with children, parents and friends together.
Our board uses the classic layout of 9 ladders and 10 snakes, drawn on a bright 10×10 grid.
Snakes and Ladders at a glance
| Genre | Multiplayer game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap, online or on one device |
| Typical game length | 5 to 20 minutes |
| Lives | None |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Snakes and Ladders
- Choose a mode. Pick how to play: Online with friends (create a room and share the link), Pass & play on one device, or vs Computer.
- Roll the dice. Your token moves forward.
- Climb and slide. Ladders take you up, snakes bring you down.
- Land exactly on 100. If your roll is too big, you wait.
Rules
- Rolling a 6 gives another roll.
- Online rooms hold 2 to 4 players. Moves appear instantly on every player's screen.
Levels and difficulty
2 to 4 players.
Scoring
Winning a game scores 1,000 points, a draw 300 and taking part 100. Share your result with the people you played. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Snakes and Ladders
- There is no strategy: just enjoy the ups and downs!
- Tap the dice quickly to keep the game moving.
History of the game
Snakes and Ladders comes from the ancient Indian game Moksha Patam, which taught moral lessons, and became popular in Britain in the 1890s.
How we built and tested Snakes and Ladders
We tested every rule by having the computer play thousands of moves against itself at each player count, making sure every game ends properly and no illegal move is ever accepted. Online rooms were tested with two simulated players joining the same room and taking turns.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an exact roll to win?
Yes, you must land exactly on 100.
How do I play with a friend online?
Choose "Play online with friends", then share the room link or code on WhatsApp. When your friend opens it, they join your room and you can start.
Do my friends need an account?
No. Guests are signed in anonymously in the background, so anyone with the link can join.