snakes and ladders

Probability in Snakes & Ladders

Most games have an element of chance in them, you are going to investigate the game of ‘Snakes and Ladders’ and report on the probabilities involved playing this game.

In groups of up to 4

1. Play a game of Snakes and Ladders and answer these questions.
2. Discuss whether the game is fair (are you all equally likely to win? Give a reason for your answer.) it is based on luck and chance
3. Landing on a ladder helps you win, what are the chances of landing on a ladder? (how many squares have the start of a ladder and how many squares are there in total?) 8/100 4%
4. What is the chance of landing on a snake? 2/25
5. What is more likely landing on a ladder or landing on a snake? Is that what you found when you played the game? equal because there is 8 snakes and 8 ladders
6. What is the probability of landing on the first ladder?⅙
7. Why is this game able to be played by very young children?  It’s a game based on luck and chance it is a kid-friendly game.