In Snakes and Ladders, you move your marker around the board based on the outcome of dice rolls. You take turns moving by rolling two dice to decide how far you go.
Players begin by placing their markers on the starting square, typically marked '1'. When it is a player's turn, they roll the dice. The sum of the numbers shown on the two dice determines the number of spaces the player moves their marker forward along the numbered path on the board.
Determining Your Movement
The movement in Snakes and Ladders is directly controlled by the dice roll.
- Rolling the Dice: You roll two standard dice.
- Calculating the Move: Add the numbers shown on the top face of both dice together. This sum is the total number of squares you will move.
For example:
| Dice 1 Roll | Dice 2 Roll | Total Spaces to Move |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 2 | 4 |
Once you have rolled and calculated the total, you move your marker forward that exact number of spaces from your current position.
Landing on Special Squares
Movement isn't always just a simple progression. The board features special squares with snakes and ladders that affect your position:
- Ladders: If your move ends on a square at the bottom of a ladder, you immediately move your marker up to the square at the top of that ladder. This helps you advance quickly.
- Snakes: If your move ends on a square with the head of a snake, you must immediately slide your marker down to the square at the tail of that snake. This sets you back on the board.
These special squares impact your final position after completing your move based on the dice roll. You do not roll again after landing on a snake or ladder; you simply move your marker to the new square.
Following these steps – rolling the dice, calculating the sum, moving your marker, and adjusting for snakes or ladders – is how you navigate the board in a game of Snakes and Ladders.
