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Snakes and Ladders online — rules, facts, and a live table
Snakes and Ladders is the hundred-square race. Roll, hop, climb gold, slide coral, and land on 100 exactly. Tilehaus builds it as a wall of tiles so it belongs with the rest of the house — the map and the odds stay classic.
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Snakes and Ladders is the hundred-square race. Roll, hop, climb gold, slide coral, and land on 100 exactly. Tilehaus builds it as a wall of tiles so it belongs with the rest of the house — the map and the odds stay classic.
A numbered ivory wall on green felt. Gold strokes climb, coral strokes slide. One standing tile each. No extra powers, no bag instead of a die.
Origin
Snakes and Ladders It is associated with India. Dating: Indian Moksha Patam; English boxed editions from the 1890s.
Equipment
A 10×10 wall of numbered ivory tiles (1–100), gold ladder lines, coral snake lines, one standing tile per chair, and a 1–6 die.
Players: 2–4. Typical duration: 10–25 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what people search — for Google, voice, and assistants.
How do you play Snakes and Ladders?
Roll a 1–6 die, add that many squares, then climb a gold ladder or slide a coral snake if you land on one. First tile to sit on 100 exactly wins. There are no choices after the roll.
Do you need an exact roll to win Snakes and Ladders?
Yes. You must land on 100 exactly. A roll that would pass 100 leaves you where you are and the die passes.
How many squares are on a Snakes and Ladders board?
One hundred, numbered 1–100. Tilehaus builds them as a 10×10 wall of ivory tiles in boustrophedon — left to right, then back the other way.
How many players is Snakes and Ladders?
Two to four. Each chair has one standing tile. The race is luck: no extra powers, no extra dice.
Where did Snakes and Ladders come from?
Indian Moksha Patam / Gyan Chaupar morality boards. English publishers sold Snakes and Ladders in the 1890s. The public-domain race is what Tilehaus ships — not a licensed boxed edition.
Are the snakes and ladders random each game?
No. Tilehaus uses a fixed warp map. Gold always climbs, coral always slides. The board never reshuffles, so the odds stay classic.
Can you play Snakes and Ladders online free?
Yes. Open the Tilehaus table in a browser, tap Roll, and watch the wall. No account. Two to four seats, bots if you want them.
How long does Snakes and Ladders take?
Usually 10–25 minutes. Long snakes near the end stretch a game; a lucky late ladder can end it in one roll.