What is Snake and Ladder?
Snake and Ladder is a free card & board game with board, classic and snake elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Snakes and Ladders is an ancient Indian board game regarded today as a worldwide classic.
How to play Snake and Ladder
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Snake and Ladder loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Press "space" on keyboard or click/touch "roll" button to throw dice.
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Card & Board |
|---|---|
| Tags | board, classic, snake |
| Controls | Mouse, Touch (tap or swipe), Space bar |
| Screen | Portrait (720 × 1080) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
Snakes and Ladders is an ancient Indian board game regarded today as a worldwide classic. It is played between two or more players on a gameboard having numbered, gridded squares. A number of "ladders" and "snakes" are pictured on the board, each connecting two specific board squares. The object of the game is to navigate one's game piece, according to die rolls, from the start (bottom square) to the finish (top square), helped or hindered by ladders and snakes respectively.
Snake and Ladder: frequently asked questions
Is Snake and Ladder free to play?
Yes. Snake and Ladder is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Snake and Ladder?
The developer's instructions for Snake and Ladder say: "Press "space" on keyboard or click/touch "roll" button to throw dice."
Can I play Snake and Ladder on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Snake and Ladder supports touch controls, so it works in the browser on Android phones, iPhones and tablets as well as on a computer.
What games are similar to Snake and Ladder?
If you like Snake and Ladder, try Ludo Classic, Domino Multiplayer and Carrom with Buddies. They are card & board games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Card & Board category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Snake and Ladder is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.