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Snakes & Ladders

Ancient Indian game Moksha Patam teaching karma; now played by millions of children worldwide

India ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 200 Board Games & Mind Sports

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Originated in ancient India as "Moksha Patam" (Path to Salvation); snakes = vices, ladders = virtues

  2. 2

    Brought to England by British colonialists as "Snakes and Ladders" (1892); Milton Bradley made it "Chutes and Ladders" (USA)

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    One of the most sold board games ever; billions of copies sold; the random element represents the role of fate in life

๐Ÿ† Did you know? The original Indian game had more snakes than ladders โ€” reflecting the Hindu teaching that sin is easier than virtue

Quick Reference

Category

Board Games & Mind Sports

Country

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

Year / Era

200

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Ancient Indian game Moksha Patam teaching karma