Doodlebrary

Doodlebrary

• “Snakes and Ladders,” also known as “Chutes and Ladders” in some regions, is a classic board game that originated in ancient India.
• It was originally called “Moksha Patam” or “Paramapada Sopanam,” and its roots can be traced back to 2nd century BC.
• The game was used as a tool for teaching moral lessons and concepts related to karma and destiny.
• The game board consists of a grid with numbered squares, and players move their tokens based on the roll of a dice.
• The goal is to reach the final square, which represents enlightenment or salvation, by climbing ladders (representing virtues) and avoiding snakes (representing vices) that can send a player backward on the board.
• Over time, “Snakes and Ladders” was adapted and modified in various cultures and countries, and it became a popular children’s game around the world.
• The game has different variations and names in different regions, but its Indian origins are well documented.