Ludo
Classic Indian rules. Swimmers glide through waterways, jungle animals pounce, stomp, leap and fan their feathers on a six, and a capture sends the other piece flying home.
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Snakes & Ladders, alive and glowing
Snakes that breathe and strike, ladders that glow, and pieces that climb and tumble. Choose one of five boards from Easy to Expert and race to 100.
Players2 to 4
Game time5-20 minutes
ModesAgainst the computer · With friends on one phone
ThemesClassic, Water, Forest
PriceFree
Real moneyNever
How to play
Snakes & Ladders rules
- Everyone starts before square 1. Roll the dice and move that many squares.
- Land at the bottom of a ladder and climb up. Land on a snake's head and slide down to its tail.
- A 6 rolls again. Three 6s in a row and your turn is lost.
- No captures: pieces can share a square.
- You need the exact number to reach 100. If the dice is too big, you wait and try again next turn.
Boards
Five boards, Easy to Expert
- Easy: long ladders, few snakes. A giant ladder from the first row to the top.
- Medium: a balanced board where snakes never cross.
- Twisty: crossing snakes for a busier board.
- Hard: few ladders, long snakes, including one from 99 back to square 1.
- Expert: the longest snakes. Reaching 100 is a real achievement.
Every board comes in Classic, Water and Forest, with the same rules everywhere.
Playing against the computer? When a snake is about to bite, you can watch a short ad for a Snake shield or a Lucky re-roll. It is always your choice.
A little history
Born in India as Moksha Patam
Snakes and Ladders began in India as Moksha Patam, also called Gyan Chaupar. Ladders stood for good deeds that lift you up and snakes for bad ones that pull you down, with the last square standing for moksha. The game travelled the world and became the race to 100 children everywhere know today.
Snakes & Ladders questions
Do you need an exact number to reach 100 in Snakes and Ladders?
Yes. You must roll exactly the number of squares left. If the dice is too big, your piece waits and you try again on your next turn.
Does a 6 give another turn in Snakes and Ladders?
Yes, a 6 lets you roll again. Three 6s in a row and you lose the turn.
Can you capture other players in Snakes and Ladders?
No. Pieces can share a square and nobody is sent back by another player, only by snakes.
Which Snakes and Ladders board should I start with?
Easy or Medium for a quick, friendly game. Hard and Expert for players who like a long fight back from the snakes.
Where did Snakes and Ladders come from?
It began in India as Moksha Patam, also called Gyan Chaupar, a game in which ladders stood for good deeds and snakes for bad ones.
Is PlayZoneMasti Snakes and Ladders free, and does it use real money?
It is free and never uses real money: no deposits, no cash prizes, no betting.
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