THE PLAYBOOK · HBFLCG
Play Snakes and Ladders with the rules at hand
Bring your attention to one round of Snakes and Ladders. Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Give this approach a try
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What the game asks you to do
Reach square 100 exactly. A roll past 100 leaves the token where it is. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use one clear input at a time.
Work through an example
From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
Check this before moving on
A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, 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 my first round, how do I control Snakes and Ladders?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For my first round, what example helps explain Snakes and Ladders?
The key detail is this: From square 98, rolling 2 wins. Rolling 3 overshoots and leaves the token at 98.
What should I watch out for in Snakes and Ladders?
A roll of six does not grant an extra turn in this version.
As a new player, what format does Snakes and Ladders offer?
The key detail is this: Play using the same-device two players mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
When I return, which play mode does Snakes and Ladders use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Same-device two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
