Holiday game board
π― Objective of the Game
The goal is simple β reach the last square (usually 100) before any other player by moving along the board based on dice rolls.
π§ββοΈ Number of Players
Minimum: 2
Maximum: Usually 4, but more can play depending on the board size
π² Basic Playing Rules
1οΈβ£ Start Position
All players start outside the board near square 1.
A player enters the board only after rolling the number 1 (in some boards 6) depending on game rules.
2οΈβ£ Rolling the Dice
Each player rolls the dice once per turn and moves forward according to the number shown.
3οΈβ£ Landing on a Ladder
If you land on the bottom of a ladder, climb to the top of the ladder immediately.
Ladders help you move faster.
4οΈβ£ Landing on a Snake
If you land on the head of a snake, slide down to the tail of the snake.
Snakes send you backward.
π Special Dice Rules
If you roll a 6, you get an extra turn.
If you roll three 6s in a row, some players follow the rule you return to your starting point or skip a turn β depends on house rules.
π Winning Rule
You must reach the exact last square (100).
If the dice roll is more than needed, you donβt move.
Example β If you are on 99 and roll a 4, you stay on 99.
π§© Optional House Rules (People use differently)
β¦Ώ Roll 1 or 6 to enter the game
β¦Ώ Three turns allowed if stuck at the start
β¦Ώ Penalty for landing on someone already occupying the square
β¦Ώ Some boards include bonus squares (ju
mp ahead or move back)
π Purpose of the Game
The game teaches:
β Patience
β Luck vs. strategy
β The ups & downs of life β ladders help you rise, snakes bring setbacks.