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Snakes & Ladders

Brief Description
Snakes & Ladders is a classic board game designed to appeal to players of all ages. It involves players racing to be the first to get to the finish square. 2-4 Players  |  Ages 5+ Along the way, you may be able to climb up a... Read More

Players

2–4 players

Age

5 years or older

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Snakes & Ladders

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Snakes & Ladders is a classic board game designed to appeal to players of all ages. It involves players racing to be the first to get to the finish square.

2-4 Players  |  Ages 5+

Along the way, you may be able to climb up a ladder or slide down a snake. 

Made in New Zealand by Holdson.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9414131129454

Publisher: Holdson

Board game features: Quick set-up

Board game mechanics: Race, Strategy

Gameplay skills: Strategic thinking, Tactical decision making

Recommended age group: 5 years or older

Toy game material: Cardboard

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 400g

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