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Snakes and Ladder Activity

The Snakes and Ladders activity is a gamified learning tool inspired by the classic board game. Learners progress across a numbered game board by answering questions. Correct answers move them forward, while landing on ladders advances them further, and landing on snakes sends them backward. This activity helps reinforce learning in an engaging, interactive, and motivational way.

Contents

  1. Setting up a Snakes and Ladders Activity
    1.1 General
    1.2 Grade
    1.3 Snakes and Ladders Options
    1.4 Header/Footer Options
    1.5 Activity Completion
    1.6 Tags
    1.7 Competencies

Setting up a Snakes and Ladders Activity

Once the activity is added to the course, you can configure its behavior, questions, and appearance. You will find the following settings:

1.1 General

Name

Required field where you enter the activity title (e.g., Snakes and Ladders Game).

Description

Optional text field to describe the game for learners.
You may also choose:

  • Display description on course page

Source of Questions

Choose how questions will be populated in the game.

Glossary

If using glossary entries:

  • Select Glossary – Choose the glossary source

  • Select Category of Glossary – Optional categorization

  • Only approved entries – Yes/No

Select Question Category

If using quiz questions:

  • Choose a question category (e.g., Top, Topic category, etc.)

  • Include subcategories – Yes/No

Select Quiz

Select an existing quiz to pull questions from.

Maximum Number of Attempts

Set the total attempts learners are allowed (e.g., 3 attempts).

Disable Summarize

Choose whether or not to disable summary screens after gameplay.

Show High Score

Displays the top scores of students who played the game.

1.2 Grade

Grade to Pass

Optional field to set the minimum passing score.

Maximum Grade

Defines the score range (default: 100).

Grading Method

Choose how the final grade will be calculated:

  • Highest grade

  • Average grade, etc. (depending on LMS version)

 

 

1.3 Snakes and Ladders Options

This section controls game layout, board appearance, and grid sizing.

Layout

Choose where the question appears:

  • Question at the top of the image (default)

Background

Select from predefined board styles like:

  • 8×8 – 4 Snakes – 4 Ladders (new)

You can also upload a custom background image using:

  • File for background

Positions of Snakes and Ladders

Required field defining the coordinates of snakes and ladders.
Example format:

L3-18, S5-19, S8-27, L24-39, L29-53, S32-62, S41-58, L48-63

Grid Settings

  • Cols (Columns): 8

  • Rows: 8

  • Space at upper left/right/bottom left/bottom right (in pixels): Padding around the board

  • Set width of picture (px): Optional width

  • Set height of picture (px): Optional height

These settings help align question areas and improve visual clarity.

1.4 Header/Footer Options

Text at the Top of Page

Add introductory text or instructions.
The Insert Composer tool may be used for rich content.

Text at the Bottom of Page

Add closing notes or additional information.

1.5 Activity Completion

Completion Tracking

Defines how activity completion is managed:

  • Students can manually mark the activity as completed
    or

  • Show activity as complete when conditions are met

Course Completion

You may require this activity for overall course completion.

Expect Completed On

Specify the expected completion date (optional).

1.6 Tags

Add keywords to categorize the activity and improve searchability in courses.

1.7 Competencies

Assign relevant competencies linked to the course.
You may select what happens upon completion, such as:

  • Attach evidence

  • Send for review

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