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Detailed explanation-1: -The game of Snakes & Ladders was created by the 13th-century poet saint Gyandev. It was originally called ‘Mokshapat’ and was used as a part of moral instruction to children with the ladders representing virtues and the snakes indicating vices.

Detailed explanation-2: -Snakes and ladders is a board game for two or more players regarded today as a worldwide classic. The game originated in ancient India as Moksha Patam, and was brought to the UK in the 1890s. It is played on a game board with numbered, gridded squares.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is not exactly known who invented the game, although some historians believe Saint Gyandev came up with it in the 13th century AD. Some also believe that the game existed as early as the 2nd century AD.

Detailed explanation-4: -Also known as Gyan Chaupar, Moksha Patam is a board game dating back to mediaeval India. It was traditionally played on a board made of cloth, featuring a series of squares, snakes and ladders.