One phrase, three common meanings
A ladder game may be a line-tracing draw, Korean sadari, or the dice-based board game Snakes and Ladders. They share a visual idea but not one ruleset.
Line ladder
Trace a fixed path from start to destination.
Korean sadari
Assign tasks, teams or choices.
Snakes & Ladders
Roll and race across a board.
Identify it by equipment and action
Vertical lines and horizontal connectors indicate a draw. A board, pieces and dice indicate Snakes and Ladders. A physical climbing activity belongs to a separate safety-focused category.
- Line ladder: trace one start to one destination.
- Korean sadari: assign tasks, teams or choices.
- Snakes and Ladders: roll and race to the final square.
Why the distinction matters
Fairness means different things in each format. A draw depends on choice order and when the diagram is revealed; a board game depends on dice and movement rules.