Play Snakes and Ladders online with family

Snakes and Ladders is many children's very first board game, and it's still fun at any age. Roll the dice, climb a ladder and cheer; land on a snake and slide back down with a groan. On Rayoosh the classic 100-square board comes alive in 3D, ready for two, three or four players.

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2–4 players
6+ min a match
Free · no download
Plays offline once installed

Because it's all down to the dice, everyone has the same chance: grandparents and grandchildren, experts and first-timers alike. It's a gentle way to bring little ones into family game time, and a quick game of about six minutes between bigger matches. Share one link and play together from anywhere.

How to play Snakes and Ladders

Each player has one token, waiting just off the board before square 1.
Roll the dice on your turn and move your token forward that many squares.
Land at the foot of a ladder and climb straight up to its top.
Land on a snake's head and slide down to its tail.
Roll a 6 and you get another roll. Three 6s in a row, though, end your turn.
You must land exactly on square 100. If your roll is too big, you stay where you are.
The first player to reach 100 wins; everyone else is placed by how far they got.

Snakes and Ladders rules at a glance

Players: 2, 3 or 4.
Board: squares 1 to 100, with 9 ladders and 10 snakes.
Big ladders: 28 climbs to 84, and 80 goes straight to 100.
Big snakes: 87 drops all the way to 24, while 93, 95 and 98 guard the top rows.
An exact roll is needed to finish on 100.
A 6 gives another roll; three 6s in a row lose the turn.

Snakes and Ladders modes in Rayoosh

Classic: first to square 100 wins.
Length: 1 game, about 6 minutes.
Players: 4, 2 or 3, with computer players for any empty seat.

Tips to win (and enjoy) Snakes and Ladders

Honestly, it's all luck. Nobody can steer the dice, so relax and enjoy the ride.
Count the squares out loud with younger children; it's a fun way to practise numbers.
Cheer for the ladder on 28: it's the biggest climb on the board.
Near the top, nobody is safe. The snakes on 93, 95 and 98 can send any leader back, so the game is never over until 100.
Celebrate every ladder and laugh at every snake. A well-timed emote makes it even better.

Play Snakes and Ladders with family and friends

Snakes and Ladders is the easiest game on Rayoosh to start with the whole family. Open a room, send the link to grandparents or cousins, and let the youngest player roll first.

Quick phrases like Oops, Yalla and Again? for every twist.
Emotes and animated gifts to cheer each other on.
Voice chat so you can hear everyone laugh.
Play against computer players any time, even offline once Rayoosh is installed.

Questions and answers

Is Snakes and Ladders good for kids?

Yes. It needs no strategy, only counting, and every player has the same chance. Rayoosh uses your year of birth to set age-appropriate features, and table chat blocks links, phone numbers and rude words.

How many players can play?

Two, three or four. If you're short of players, computer players can fill the empty seats.

Do you need an exact roll to win?

Yes. You must land exactly on 100. If the roll would take you past it, your token stays put for that turn.

How long does a game of Snakes and Ladders take?

About six minutes, so it fits nicely between longer games or before bedtime.

Can we play Snakes and Ladders without internet?

Once Rayoosh is installed on your device, you can play against computer players offline. Playing with family online needs a connection.