For this game you will need a counter for each player and a pair of dice. Start at square one. If you land on a snakes head then you must slide down it's tail. If you land at the bottom of a ladder, move up to square at the top. Whoever gets to the finish first wins! Watch out for those pesky snakes...
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This game is aimed at 4 to 8 year olds, it's a fun way for children to practise counting and game playing, as well as being fun for all the family!We have many other puzzles in the Download section which can be reached from the sidebar on the left. All our printable puzzles are completely free and are great to keep on hand for kids to do while travelling, or as a creative rainy day activity.
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