Goa, June 28 -- Team cafe

A game that has entertained generations across the world, 'Snakes and Ladders' is much more than a simple board game. Behind its familiar squares, ladders, and snakes lies a history connected to moral lessons and the consequences of actions. The game was originally played using cowrie shells as dice, with the board decorated with images of animals and deities. In its early forms, it was not just a game but a way of teaching moral values. The snakes represented vices and wrong actions, while the ladders symbolised virtues and good deeds. Players aimed to reach the top of the board, which represented achieving enlightenment or Moksha.

Today known as 'Snakes and Ladders', the game originated in ancient India, wher...