Snakes and Ladders for Kids: Play Online with Flags

The classic board game with flags for counters. Roll the dice and your flag hops along the squares. Land at the bottom of a ladder and climb up; land on a snake's head and slide down to its tail. Roll a 6 to go again. The first flag to reach square 100 wins. Play a friend on the same device or play the computer.

At a glance

How to play

  1. Choose to play a friend on the same device or play the computer, Flagoo.
  2. Each player picks a country flag as their counter. Tap Roll and your flag hops along the squares.
  3. Land at a ladder's foot to climb up, on a snake's head to slide down. A 6 rolls again; the first flag to reach 100 wins.

What kids learn

Counting on and number order to 100, reading a number grid that snakes back and forth, taking turns and being a good loser, all with the flags kids choose to play with.

Tips for parents and teachers

Questions from grown-ups

Is there any skill in it?

No, it's pure luck, which is why it's great for young children: a 5-year-old can beat a grown-up.

What happens near 100?

If a roll would take you past 100, your flag bounces back off it, so every game still ends.

How long is a game?

Usually 5 to 10 minutes.

Do both players need their own device?

No. Pass the device between turns. Each turn is read aloud.

Is this the same as Paramapadam or Moksha Patam?

Yes, snakes and ladders comes from the old Indian game Moksha Patam (Paramapadam in Tamil).

Is it free? Does my child need an account?

Yes, it's free, with no sign-up, login, or download, and it never asks for personal details. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets, and computers.

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