The world’s favourite race-to-the-top game
Everyone starts below square 1 and takes turns rolling the die. Land at the bottom of a ladder and you climb straight up; land on a snake’s head and you slide down to its tail. The first player to reach square 100 wins. Rolling a 6 gives another roll.
Play with 2, 3 or 4 players, each a person or the computer, on one phone, tablet or classroom screen. With the exact roll rule you need the exact number to land on 100; switch it off and tokens bounce back from 100 instead. It’s pure luck – perfect for young children practising counting.
How to use
- Choose the number of players and set each colour to person or computer.
- Press Roll – your token moves automatically.
- Ladders take you up, snakes take you down. A 6 means roll again.
- Reach square 100 to win.
Ideas for using it
- Young children. counting squares along with the token is great maths practice.
- Family evening. four players on a tablet in the middle of the table.
- Solo. race three computer players.
- Classroom. teams take turns on the whiteboard.