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Snakes & Ladders
Ancient Indian game Moksha Patam teaching karma; now played by millions of children worldwide
India ๐ฎ๐ณ 200 Board Games & Mind Sports
Key Facts
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Originated in ancient India as "Moksha Patam" (Path to Salvation); snakes = vices, ladders = virtues
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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
๐ Did you know? The original Indian game had more snakes than ladders โ reflecting the Hindu teaching that sin is easier than virtue
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Category
Board Games & Mind Sports
Country
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Year / Era
200
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Ancient Indian game Moksha Patam teaching karma