Research studies show that board games such as Snakes and Ladders result in children showing significant improvements in aspects of basic number skills such as counting, recognizing numbers, numerical estimation, and number comprehension. They also practice fine motor skills each time they grasp a game piece.
Research indicates that board games like Snakes and Ladders are beneficial for children's development in areas such as numerical skills (counting, recognition, estimation, comprehension) and fine motor skills.