Snakes and Ladders

Play Snakes and Ladders free online. Roll the die, climb ladders, dodge snakes and race to square 100.

The family dice race. Roll and move your token along the winding 100-square board: ladders carry you up, snakes slide you down. Play against up to three computer players, or pass and play with up to four people on one device.

  • Category: Board
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Players: 1–2 players
  • Typical game: about 6 minutes
  • Works on: desktop, phones and tablets

How to play Snakes and Ladders

Objective: Be the first player to reach square 100.

  1. Choose opponents and the number of players, then press Roll on your turn.
  2. Your token moves forward by the number shown.
  3. Land at the foot of a ladder to climb it; land on a snake’s head to slide down to its tail.
  4. Players take turns in order: red, blue, green, yellow.

Scoring

Winning against the computer scores 1,000 minus 15 for each roll you took (minimum 100).

Difficulty levels

Easy: two fewer snakes, and any roll past 100 finishes. Normal: you need the exact roll to land on 100. Hard: three extra snakes, and overshooting bounces you back.

Tips

  • It is all luck — enjoy the ride!
  • Near the end on Normal, count the squares you still need.

Controls

Keyboard

  • Tab to Roll and press Enter or Space

Mouse

  • Click Roll

Touch

  • Tap Roll

Snakes and Ladders achievements

  • Top of the Board – Beat the computer to 100.
  • Snake Charmer – Win without landing on a single snake.
  • Sky High – Climb the longest ladder.
  • Crowd Pleaser – Win a four-player game against the computer.

Frequently asked questions

Is Snakes and Ladders free to play?

Yes. Snakes and Ladders is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Snakes and Ladders?

Be the first player to reach square 100. Choose opponents and the number of players, then press Roll on your turn. Your token moves forward by the number shown.

Can I play Snakes and Ladders on my phone?

Yes. Snakes and Ladders works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Tap Roll.

Can two people play Snakes and Ladders?

Yes. Snakes and Ladders supports two players on the same device.

Does Snakes and Ladders save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Snakes and Ladders are saved in your browser automatically.

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