Snakes and Ladders

The roots of Snakes and Ladders can be traced back to ancient India, where it was known as "Moksha Patam" or "Paramapada Sopanam." The game was originally designed as a tool for moral and spiritual education, with the ladders representing virtues that lead to salvation (moksha) and the snakes representing vices that lead to rebirth.

Snakes and Ladders eventually made its way to England in the 19th century, where it gained popularity as a family board game. It was embraced for its combination of luck and strategy, making it suitable for players of all ages.

Instructions

The game's simplicity is one of its most endearing features. Players use a board with numbered squares, often arranged in a 10x10 grid. They take turns rolling a dice and move their game piece the corresponding number of spaces. The goal is to reach the final square, typically numbered 100, by exact count. However, the journey is filled with twists and turns, thanks to the presence of snakes and ladders.