Snakes and ladders, for counting and cheering

Up to four players, each a person or the computer, race from 1 to 100 on a hand-drawn board. Tap the big die, count the hops, climb the ladders and slide down the (very friendly) snakes.

A luck game, and Fig says so

Unlike the other games on Trickly, snakes and ladders is pure luck: there are no wrong moves. So Fig helps with counting instead. “A 3 would take you up a ladder!” “Careful: a 5 lands on a snake.” Tap the lightbulb to see every square you could land on.

Luck and skill

Playing a luck game alongside games like chess is a gentle way to talk about the difference between luck and skill, and about winning and losing kindly.

Made for little ones

• Each pal counts out loud as it hops.
• A big die to tap.
• Two to four players: people, the computer, or a mix.
• Works offline once loaded.

Questions grown-ups ask

What age is snakes and ladders for?

About four and up. Fig’s counting hints help children practise numbers up to 100.

How many can play?

Two to four. Each of the four pals can be a person, the computer, or sit this one out.

Is it the same as Chutes and Ladders?

Yes, it’s the same classic game. Chutes and Ladders is the American brand name, with slides instead of snakes.

Is it free?

Yes, with no ads, no accounts and nothing to buy.

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More games on Trickly

• ChessLadybirds versus blueberries, with a coach who spots danger. Ages 6+.
• Tic-tac-toeThe first strategy game: win, block, and learn the fork. Ages 4+.
• Four in a RowDrop counters, line up four, and learn to look up before you drop. Ages 5+.
• Dots & BoxesThe pen-and-paper classic: close boxes, and learn the chain tricks. Ages 6+.