Snakes & Ladders Board Game - Print and Play

A classic snakes-and-ladders board game with two board sizes, dice, and 15 emoji-based counters is provided as a print-and-play PDF and an editable Google Slides file.
File type
Google Slide
Editable
Yes

Updated Sep 27, 2026

Topic
Board Games, Printables
Resource types
Games
Editable
Yes

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About this resource

Print and assemble a Snakes and Ladders game for a small group. The eight-page PDF includes rules, 15 circular counters, printable dice templates and two boards, numbered to 42 and 100.

A Google Slides copy link lets you customise the material before printing. Choose a board, cut out the counters and fold the dice, or use a classroom die. Players take turns moving along the numbered spaces, climbing ladders and sliding down snakes.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Practice turn-taking and rule-following in a small multiplayer group game

  • Practice one-to-one counting by reading dice pips and moving the matching number of spaces

Teaching tips

  • Laminate the printed board, counters, and dice before use for durability across multiple play sessions.

  • Use as a structured indoor-break option during inclement weather or as a reward for students who finish work early.

  • Offer the shorter 42-space board when play time is limited and the full 100-space board for longer sessions.

  • Have students make their own copy of the Google Slides file before editing, since the shared link is read-only.

Skills covered

  • Turn-taking and rule-following — students roll dice in turns and move counters according to the written game rules.

  • One-to-one counting — students count dice pips and advance their counter the matching number of board spaces.

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Questions teachers ask about this resource

Why does the file include two different game boards, one ending at 100 and one at 42?

So teachers can choose a shorter game ending at 42 for time-limited sessions or a longer game ending at 100 when more play time is available, without needing a separate purchase.

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