Snakes & Ladders

Snakes & Ladders: A Timeless Casual Online Game

Snakes and Ladders is a beloved casual online game, adapted from the classic English board game that inspired the American version, Chutes and Ladders. This iconic board game is free to play solo or locally with friends. Roll the dice and race to the top, while avoiding those tricky snakes!

How to Play Snakes and Ladders

Enjoy the game with up to six players, each choosing a unique color. Roll the dice to move your piece, and if you roll a 6, you earn an extra turn. Play with up to 6 friends or challenge AI opponents.

Climb Ladders - Dodge Snakes

The board features ladders and snakes of different lengths. Landing on a snake sends you sliding down, while landing at the base of a ladder lets you climb up.

Chutes and Ladders

This game also offers a Chutes and Ladders mode, replacing snakes with chutes. It’s a kid-friendly version and the most popular variation in the US.

About Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders is a luck-based board game with 100 squares. Players aim to reach the top while navigating the ups and downs of each dice roll. Originally, the game taught children moral lessons—ladders symbolized virtues, and snakes represented vices. Today, it reflects life’s unpredictable journey.

Features

• Cheerful, lively music
• A pure game of chance
• Play with up to 6 friends or AI
• Includes Chutes and Ladders mode

Release Date

March 2018, updated in January 2019

Developer

Code This Lab created Snakes and Ladders.

Platforms

Available on web browsers (desktop and mobile)

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Controls

Use the left mouse button to roll the dice.

FAQ

Is there skill to Snakes and Ladders?
Snakes and Ladders relies on luck, as outcomes depend on random dice rolls rather than skill.

Can I play Snakes and Ladders with friends?
Yes, you can enjoy the game locally with up to six players.

Can I play Snakes and Ladders on mobile?
Yes, the game is accessible on mobile, desktop, and tablet devices.

Where can I play Snakes and Ladders?
Play Snakes and Ladders online for free at Litgamez.

Why did Snakes and Ladders change to Chutes and Ladders?
Snakes and Ladders was adapted in the US by Milton Bradley in 1943 as Chutes and Ladders, replacing snakes with chutes.