Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders is a game many people probably know from their childhood. It is a simple race game for two or more players, and the aim of the game is to be the first to get from start to home along a linear track. Each player has a single piece, and movement is dictated by die throws, so the game is fully chance-controlled; strategy plays no role. Some squares ('ladders') allow a player to jump ahead, whereas others ('snakes') force the player back.

Although the game in its current form dates from the late 19th century, its origin lies in a much older Indian game, Gyan Chauper, which may go back to as early as the 13th century. The early Indian game symbolises morality, karma, good and evil, and thus virtues (the ladders) and vices (the snakes).

I don't remember when and where I got my travel set for Snakes and Ladders, but it surely was many years ago.

The set consists of a simple plastic fold-up board, four plastic magnetic counters, and a single die.

First set in this new collection of traditional board games!