Snakes and Ladders

Climb the ladders, dodge the snakes, race to 100

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Snakes and Ladders
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About Snakes and Ladders

The board game every family knows. Roll the die and move that many squares — land on a ladder and climb, land on a snake and slide back down. First to square 100 wins, and you have to land on it exactly. The counter hops one square at a time so a child can count along out loud, which is quietly the whole point.

How to Play

  • Tap ‘Roll the die’ and watch your counter hop that many squares.
  • A ladder carries you up; a snake takes you back down.
  • The robot takes its turn after you.
  • Land exactly on 100 to win — overshooting means you stay put.

Tips & Tricks

  • Count the hops out loud with your child as the counter moves.
  • The board is the same every game, so you can learn where the ladders are.
  • You need the exact number at the end — near 100, small rolls are good rolls.

What Kids Learn

Snakes and Ladders is more than fun — it helps build real skills:

  • Counting on from a number
  • Reading a numbered grid
  • Taking turns and handling luck

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