Play Snakes and Ladders online
Snakes and Ladders is the classic board game of luck for the whole family. Race from square 1 to square 100: ladders carry you up, snakes slide you down. It began in India as Moksha Patam and is still one of the first board games children learn.
Play Snakes and Ladders online against bots, pass and play with friends on one device, or play together online, with 2 to 4 players.
2–4 players · about 15 min · free, no download
How to play Snakes & Ladders
- Everyone starts on square 1.
- Take turns rolling the die and move your pawn that many squares.
- Stop at the foot of a ladder and you climb straight up it.
- Stop on a snake's head and you slide down to its tail.
- The first player to land exactly on square 100 wins.
Snakes and Ladders rules
- You need the exact number to land on 100. If the roll is too big, you stay where you are.
- Rolling a 6 gives you another roll.
- More than one pawn can share a square; nobody gets knocked back.
Tips to win at Snakes & Ladders
- It's a game of pure luck, so it's perfect for young children and quick family games.
- Watch the last row: the big snakes near 100 can send the leader back down.
Snakes & Ladders: common questions
How do you win Snakes and Ladders?
Be the first to land exactly on square 100.
Do you need an exact roll to finish Snakes and Ladders?
Yes. If your roll would take you past 100, you stay where you are and try again next turn.
How many people can play Snakes and Ladders?
Two to four players, against bots or friends.