Game Rules

Learn the rules of Ludo and Snakes & Ladders in a minute and start winning.

๐ŸŽฒ Ludo Rules๐Ÿ Snakes & Ladders๐Ÿค Fair Playโ“ FAQ

๐ŸŽฒLudo: The Goal

Be the first to move all four of your tokens around the board and into the centre. Every player starts with their tokens in their coloured yard, and the dice decide the rest.

๐Ÿ“œHow to Play

  1. Roll a 6 to bring a token out of your yard.
  2. Move your tokens clockwise around the board.
  3. Land on an opponentโ€™s token to capture it and send it back to its yard.
  4. Tokens on a โ˜† square or on a start square are safe and cannot be captured.
  5. A 6, a capture, or a token reaching home gives you an extra turn.
  6. You need the exact number to reach the centre.
  7. Bring all 4 tokens home before anyone else to win.
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: When more than one token can move, the movable tokens glow. Tap the one you want to move.

๐ŸŽฎGame Modes

Classic2 or 4 players. Bring all 4 tokens home first to win.
Team Up2 vs 2. You and your partner (opposite colour) win together, so both must bring all 4 tokens home. Once you finish, your dice rolls move your partnerโ€™s tokens. With Friendly Kill ON you can capture your partner; OFF keeps partner tokens safe from you.
Quick2 to 6 players, faster game. Each player has 4 tokens: 2 are already on the board and 2 wait in the yard (roll a 6 to bring them out). Your tokens keep circling until you capture an opponent once, which opens your home path. A 6, a capture or reaching home gives an extra turn.
1 Kill WinThe first player to capture an opponentโ€™s token wins the match immediately.
PopularClassic rules with a faster special rule set chosen by the game admin.
MaskClassic rules with masked tokens. The same fair rules for everyone.

๐Ÿ“ฑPlaying Vs Computer

Pick the number of players, choose your token colour and select Easy or Hard. Easy is great for learning the game. Hard plays smarter and takes more chances to capture you.

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘Pass N Play

Play with 2 to 6 people on one device. Enter a name for each player and pass the phone after every turn. You can also choose the One Token Out option, where each player starts with one token already on the board.

๐ŸŒOnline & Friends

๐ŸSnakes & Ladders: The Goal

Be the first player to land exactly on square 100. Climb ladders to jump ahead, and watch out for snakes that pull you back down. Snakes & Ladders is a game of luck, so every player has an equal chance in every match.

๐Ÿ“œSnakes & Ladders: How to Play

  1. The board has 100 squares, numbered from 1 (bottom left) to 100 (top left), zig-zagging up the board. Every playerโ€™s pin starts just before square 1.
  2. The game is for 2 to 4 players, and each player has one pin with its own colour.
  3. Players take turns. On your turn, tap the dice to roll one dice (1 to 6).
  4. Your pin moves forward by the number you rolled, one square at a time.
  5. If your pin stops at the bottom of a ladder, it climbs up to the top of that ladder.
  6. If your pin stops on a snakeโ€™s head, the snake swallows it and the pin comes out at the snakeโ€™s tail, further down the board.
  7. Rolling a 6 gives you another turn. You can keep rolling as long as you keep getting 6.
  8. You must roll the exact number to land on 100. If your roll is too big, your pin stays where it is and the turn passes on (unless you rolled a 6, then you roll again).
  9. The first pin to land exactly on square 100 wins the match straight away.
๐Ÿ’ก Good to know: A snake or ladder works only when your pin stops on its first square. Passing over one does nothing. Pins do not capture each other, so several pins can stand on the same square at the same time.

๐ŸชœAll Ladders & Snakes on the Board

Ladders (go up)

๐Ÿชœ 4 โ†’ 25๐Ÿชœ 13 โ†’ 46๐Ÿชœ 33 โ†’ 49๐Ÿชœ 42 โ†’ 63๐Ÿชœ 50 โ†’ 69๐Ÿชœ 62 โ†’ 81๐Ÿชœ 74 โ†’ 92

Snakes (go down)

๐Ÿ 27 โ†’ 5๐Ÿ 40 โ†’ 3๐Ÿ 43 โ†’ 18๐Ÿ 54 โ†’ 31๐Ÿ 66 โ†’ 45๐Ÿ 89 โ†’ 53๐Ÿ 95 โ†’ 75๐Ÿ 99 โ†’ 41

Read โ€œ4 โ†’ 25โ€ as: stop on square 4 and climb to square 25. Read โ€œ27 โ†’ 5โ€ as: stop on square 27 and slide down to square 5. There are 7 ladders and 8 snakes.

๐ŸŽฎSnakes & Ladders: Game Modes

๐ŸŒ Play OnlineMatch with players from around the world (2 to 4 players). Some matches have a coin entry amount, and the winner takes the prize pool.
โค๏ธ Play with FriendsCreate a private room, share the code and play with friends (2 to 4 players), for free or with a coin entry amount. You can also invite friends from your friend list.
๐Ÿ“ฑ ComputerPlay against computer players. Great for practice. Choose how many players join the game.
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ Pass N PlayPlay with friends on one device. Pass the phone after every turn.

๐ŸคFair Play & Conduct

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

How do I win Snakes & Ladders?

Land exactly on square 100 before the other players. If your roll is too high, your pin does not move and you wait for your next turn.

What happens when I land on a snake?

The snake swallows your pin and it comes out at the snakeโ€™s tail, on a lower square. Look at the list of snakes above to see where each one leads.

What happens when I land on a ladder?

Your pin climbs to the top of the ladder. It only works when your pin stops on the bottom square of the ladder.

Do I get another turn in Snakes & Ladders?

Yes. Every time you roll a 6 you roll again.

Can pins capture each other in Snakes & Ladders?

No. Pins never capture each other, and any number of pins can share a square.

How do I bring a token out of the yard?

Roll a 6. After that you also get another turn.

Why canโ€™t I capture on โ˜† squares?

Star squares and start squares are safe squares. Tokens standing on them cannot be captured.

How do I win?

Classic: bring all 4 tokens home first. Quick: all 4 tokens home too, but you must capture at least once to open your home path.

The computer is too strong. What can I do?

Choose Easy when you set up a game against the computer.

How do I install the app?

On Android, open the website in Chrome and tap the Download App button (or โ‹ฎ menu โ†’ Install app). On iPhone, open it in Safari, tap Share and choose Add to Home Screen.

Can I play without internet?

Computer and Pass N Play modes work on your device. Online games, friends, the store and your account need an internet connection.

How do I report a player or a problem?

Please use our Contact page and tell us the player name and what happened.

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