BY GARETH PETERSON Snakes and ladders originated as part of a family of Indian dice board games that included gyan chauper and pachisi (known in English as Ludo and Parcheesi). It made its way to England and was sold as “Snakes and Ladders”, then the basic concept was introduced in the United States as “Chutes and Ladders”. The game was popular in ancient India by … Continue reading Snakes & Ladders