What country started Snakes and Ladders?

ancient IndiaThe board game, today called Snakes and Ladders, originated in ancient India, where it was known with the name Mokshapat or Moksha Patamu. It's not exactly known when or who invented it, though it's believed the game was played at a time as early as 2nd century BC.

Why did Snakes and Ladders change to Chutes and Ladders?

When the game was published in the United States by Milton Bradley in 1943, they redesigned it to eliminate the scary snakes and instead translate it to the playground. On the board, children climb ladders and slide down descending chutes. It maintains a little of the original morality lessons.

Is Snakes and Ladders the same as Chutes and Ladders?

Chutes and Ladders is based a game called Snakes and Ladders, which dates back to India in the 2nd century B.C. The original helped children learn counting and number recognition, and was also used to impart lessons in morality.

How many snakes are on snakes and ladder board?

ten snakesThere are nine ladders and ten snakes.