Origin of snake & ladder game

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In the 13th century, a poet named Gyandev introduced the game of Snakes and Ladders. Known as Mokshapat during these times, this Game had a significant meaning.


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The snakes stand up for evil, such as jealousy, and bring the player back to the board, While the ladders represent good virtue. like devotion, and moving players to the top of the board.


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The essence of the game is that the ladder or good virtue takes people to heaven while snakes or evil take people to the cycle of rebirth

Origin of snake & ladder game | Ecency