Snake and Ladders
Moksha Patam
Moksha Patam also known as snake and ladders , the game of Snakes and Ladders was originated in India. Snakes and Ladders was a game which was based on the principle of 'karma' and the role of fate. Later, during the British rule, the game found its identity as a classic in England, the United States of America and other parts of the world.
Moksha Patam or Parama Padam Or Gyan Chauper is a dice board game from ancient India, popularly known as Snakes and Ladders. It was from India that it spread to the rest of the world. It was a very popular game to be played its main purpose was not only entertainment but also to teach morality. The central concept is liberation from bondage of passions. So the players move from the lower levels of consciousness to higher levels of spiritual enlightenment and finally to Moksha.