Description
Rent Giant Snake and Ladder Carnival Game (3 x 3m) for your National Day event, family days or retro kampong event.
Unlike the usual games with 100 squares, we have researched, planned, experimented, and custom-designed a Snake-and-ladder game that is suitable for events.
Snake-and-ladder has always been a crowd favourite due to its simplicity. (and yet many life lessons to be learnt during the game.) If you are putting this game for long term usage, participants can even play on their own with facilitators.
Consists of 36 squares so there is a fast turnover of participants while having the excitement of playing the traditional game. The squares are of the right size so each participant can stand on each comfortably. If you want to make it challenging, you can even have rules like:
- no stepping on the lines – See how 2-3 participants juggle to stand within a box. If you fail, you have to go back to the starting line.
- kick you home – if you step into the same square as another participant, you can “kick” that person home.
Our Giant Snake and Ladder Carnival Game includes:
- 3 x 3m PVC material game board (to be stuck on the ground.) We recommend flat ground and not on surfaces like grass.
- Participants have to take off their shoes to go on the game board.
- We recommend about 4-6 players each round for fast turnover time.
- Suitable for all ages including adults.
- A giant inflatable dice.
- game facilitators,
- prizes as well as delivery so you can have peace of mind at your events.
- N.B. The price listed excludes delivery (2-way), set up and tear down fee of $100. The $100 is waived if you book 3 games and above.
Giant Snake and Ladder Carnival Game is suitable for:
- RN / Community Centre Events – Retro or kampong games are very popular because of their educational value. Perfect additional for your block party or National Day event,
- Family days – Great for family bonding because this is simple enough for all ages and yet fun for everyone.
- School Events
- Country Clubs – Get into the mood with this game. Add our popcorn and candy floss for the carnival feel.
- Corporate events – Share tips about the journey of life and luck as participants play this board game with their colleagues.
Fun facts about the game of Snakes and Ladders:
- Ancient Origins: Snakes and Ladders originated in ancient India, where it was known as Moksha Patam or Paramapadam. It was created to teach moral lessons, symbolizing the journey of life with good deeds represented by ladders and bad deeds by snakes.
- Spiritual Symbolism: The ladders in the original game symbolized virtues like kindness, faith, and humility, helping players ascend toward enlightenment. The snakes represented vices like anger, theft, and lust, bringing players back down.
- Colonial Journey: The British discovered the game during the colonial period and introduced it to England in the late 19th century. They adapted it for Western audiences, and it eventually spread worldwide.
- Luck-Based Gameplay: Unlike many board games that require strategy, Snakes and Ladders is purely luck-based, with dice rolls determining the player’s progress. This randomness is why it’s often a favorite for young children!
- Board Variations: The game board varies greatly across different cultures and countries. Some boards have different numbers of snakes and ladders, while others may incorporate unique artwork or themes relevant to the culture.
- Inspired Modern Games: Snakes and Ladders has inspired many other board games, and its basic mechanics of chance have been adapted into various digital games and educational tools to teach numbers, counting, and probability.
- Moral Message Fades: In modern versions, the moral elements have largely been removed, turning it into a straightforward race to the finish. However, some educational versions still use ladders and snakes to reinforce moral or academic lessons.
- Popularity Worldwide: Today, Snakes and Ladders is one of the most popular board games worldwide and is enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s often among the first board games children learn to play.
- Other Names: In some countries, the game has different names. For example, in Canada, it’s called “Chutes and Ladders” and in some South Asian countries, it’s still referred to as Saap Sidi or Vaikunthapaali.
- Digital Revival: With the rise of digital gaming, Snakes and Ladders has made a resurgence online and in mobile apps, where players can compete with others globally or play against AI.
It’s amazing how a game so simple has managed to stay relevant and beloved across centuries and cultures!
