Saanp Seedhi
- Players
- 2 to 4, against the computer or friends on one device
- Modes
- Classic or Choice mode, with your own house rules
- Fairness
- Secure random dice, the same for the computer
- Saves
- Unfinished games saved on this device after every move
- Developer
- Classic Games
- Works on
- Phone, tablet and computer browsers. Nothing to install.
- Released
- October 2026
Saanp Seedhi is snakes and ladders, the race to 100 that began in India as Moksha Patam and is still played by families everywhere. Roll the die and move your token up the board. Land at the foot of a ladder and you climb it; land on a snake's head and you slide down to its tail. The first player to reach square 100 wins. Play free in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with no download and no sign up.
Play against one to three computer players, or choose Friends and pass one device around for two to four people. Before the first roll, set the house rules your family plays by: an exact roll, a bounce back or any roll to finish, six rolls again, capture and six to start. Turn on Choice mode to roll two dice and pick the one you move, which adds one real decision to every turn.
Every roll comes from your browser's secure random number generator, and the computer rolls the same dice as you. The last eight rolls stay on screen and the end screen counts every face each player rolled, so anyone can check. The red and green festival board has eight ladders and eight snakes, with a night theme, sounds you can mute and a game story at the end: ladders climbed, snakes hit and sixes rolled per player.
How to play Snakes and Ladders
- Pick two to four players and choose whether you play against the computer or with friends on one device.
- Every token starts off the board, the first player is chosen at random, and players take turns rolling one die.
- Move your token forward by the number you rolled, along rows that zigzag from square 1 at the bottom to 100 at the top.
- Land on the foot of a ladder to climb to its top, or on a snake's head to slide down to its tail.
- Roll a six and you roll again after moving, but a third six in a row is void and ends your turn.
- With the standard rules you need the exact number to land on 100, and the game shows that number once you are within six squares.
- The first player to reach square 100 wins, and the end screen tells the story of the game.
Controls
Tap or click the die to roll, or tap anywhere on the board. On a keyboard, press Space or Enter to roll. In Choice mode, tap or click the die you want to move, or reach it with Tab and press Enter. Your token then moves by itself, hopping one square at a time.
Fair dice you can check
Plenty of players suspect that app dice are rigged, so this game lets you check. Every roll comes from your browser's secure random number generator, with all six faces exactly as likely, and the computer players roll from the same source. They see nothing you cannot see and get no extra luck at any level. The last eight rolls stay on screen, and the end screen shows how often each player rolled every face.
House rules for every family
Families play snakes and ladders differently, and printed rule books disagree too. Choose how the game ends: an exact roll, a bounce back from 100, or any roll that reaches it. Keep or drop six rolls again, and add capture, which sends rivals back to the start when you land on them, or six to start. Each rule has a one-line explanation, and your choices are remembered on this device.
Choice mode adds a decision
Classic snakes and ladders is pure luck. Choice mode keeps the same board but rolls two dice each turn, and you pick the one you move: climb a ladder, stay clear of a snake or hit the exact number for 100. It is also where the computer levels differ. Easy picks one of its dice at random, while Smart picks the die that lands best.
Tips for Snakes and Ladders
- Classic snakes and ladders is a game of luck: the die decides every move, so there is no wrong choice and no trick that changes your rolls.
- Want a say in the outcome? Turn on Choice mode and read both dice before you pick, looking for a ladder foot, the exact number for 100 or a square clear of snake heads.
- With the exact finish, a roll past 100 is not played and the game shows the number you need. If the wait near the top drags on, switch Finishing to Bounce or Any roll.
- With capture on, sharing a square is risky, because landing on a rival sends their token back to the start. In Choice mode, a die that lands on a rival can swing the race.
- For a shorter game, play with two: in our simulations a two-player game takes about 37 rounds and a four-player game about 61.
- Going first is a small advantage, so the first player is picked at random and every rematch starts with the next seat. Play a few rematches to even it out.
Frequently asked questions
What is Saanp Seedhi?
Saanp Seedhi is the Hindi name for snakes and ladders: saanp means snake and seedhi means ladder. The game began in India as Moksha Patam, and this version plays the classic race to 100 in your browser.
Is Saanp Seedhi free to play?
Yes. Every mode and house rule is free, with no download, no sign up and nothing to buy.
Do you need the exact number to win snakes and ladders?
Under the standard rules, yes: a roll that goes past 100 is not played. In House rules you can switch to Bounce, where the extra squares count back from 100, or Any roll, where reaching or passing 100 wins.
Do you need a six to start in snakes and ladders?
Not under the standard rules, where your first roll moves you onto the board. If your family plays it that way, switch on Six to start in House rules.
What happens when you roll a six?
With the standard rules you move and then roll again. A third six in a row is void, so your token stays put and the turn passes. You can switch this rule off.
Can I play snakes and ladders with friends?
Yes, on one device: choose Friends and pass the phone, tablet or computer around for two to four players. Playing online from separate devices is not part of this version.
Are the dice fair?
Yes. Every roll uses your browser's secure random number generator, all six faces are equally likely, and the computer rolls from the same source with no extra luck. The end screen counts every face each player rolled, so you can check.
Can I stop and finish a game later?
Yes. An unfinished game is saved in this browser after every move, and the menu offers Continue your game when you come back.