A Project Report

on

SANKE AND LADDER GAME USING PYTHON

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION

By

KAWSHAL KUMAR SAO

AJU/231635

Under the guidance of

Mr. Debanjan Ghosh

Assistant Professor

&

Dr. Arvind Kumar Pandey

Dean

School of Engineering & IT

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ARKA JAIN UNIVERSITY, JHARKHAND
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 ABSTRACT
The Snake and Ladder game is a well-known board game that combines chance and strategy.
This project presents a Python-based implementation of the traditional game, developed to run
in a console environment. The game is designed for two or more players and simulates the
experience of rolling dice, climbing ladders, and avoiding snakes.
The core logic of the game is built using Python programming constructs such as loops,
conditionals, functions, and dictionaries. The random module is used to generate dice rolls, while
a dictionary is used to map the positions of snakes and ladders. The game progresses in turns,
providing real-time feedback about each player's current position and interactions with game
elements.
This project serves as an educational tool to reinforce programming concepts in a fun and
engaging way. It demonstrates how a simple game can be built using basic programming skills,
making it an ideal project for beginners in Python development.
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 ACKNOWLEDMENT

I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to Mr. Debanjan Ghosh, Assistant
Professor and Dr. Arvind Kumar Pandey Dean, School of Engineering & IT who gave me the
golden opportunity to work on this wonderful mini project on "Blood Bank Management
system Using Python." Their guidance and support have been invaluable throughout this
project. This opportunity has helped me conduct extensive research and learn many new
concepts in Python programming and database management. I am deeply thankful to them
for their encouragement and insightful suggestions. I would also like to thank my peers for
their continuous support and motivation. This project has significantly enhanced my learning
experience. I am truly grateful for this enriching opportunity.
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1. INTRODUCTION 7

2. SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENT 8

3. CODE 9-11

4. OUTPUT 12

5. CONCLUSION 13

6. REFERENCE 14
 INTRODUCTION

The Snake and Ladder game is a classic board game played by two or more
players, traditionally using dice to navigate a game board marked with numbers
from 1 to 100. The game includes ladders that help players advance more quickly
and snakes that bring them back to a lower position. The goal is to be the first
player to reach the final square.

This project is a Python-based simulation of the traditional Snake and Ladder

game. It demonstrates the use of basic programming concepts such as loops,
conditionals, functions, dictionaries, and random number generation. Python’s
random module is used to simulate dice rolls, and the board's snakes and ladders
are represented using a dictionary that maps positions to new positions.

The program provides a console-based interface, where users can play the game
turn by turn, seeing real-time updates of their positions and interactions with
snakes or ladders.

This project is an excellent demonstration of how Python can be used to model

real-world board games in a fun and interactive way, while reinforcing core
programming logic and structure.

SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENT

Hardware Requirement:
Processor- Intel(R) Celeron(R) N3060 1.6Ghz
RAM- 8GB
SSD- 512GB

Software Requirement:
For execution of code — Online Compiler (Python)
For presentation of code Ms word

The Operating System used:

Windows 11 pro
 CODE
import turtle
import random

screen = turtle.Screen()

def movePlayer(player, position):

yPos = (position-1) // 10
xPos = (position-1) % 10
y = -170 + yPos * 37
if yPos%2 == 0:
x = -170 + xPos * 38
else:
x = 170 - xPos * 38
player.goto(x,y)

# Setup the Snakes & Ladders board

screen.setup(400, 400)
screen.bgpic("images/snakes-and-ladders.png")

# Initialise first player...

player1 = turtle.Turtle()
player1.shape("circle")
player1.speed(5)
player1.color("#810081")
player1.pensize(15)
player1.penup()

# Position the first player to the bottom left corner of the board (Position 1)
player1Position = 1

movePlayer(player1, player1Position)
gameOver=False
while not gameOver:
print("Player 1:")
input("Press enter to throw the dice...")
#Throw the dice...
dice = random.randint(1,6)
print("You've rolled a " + str(dice)
#Calculate the new position of the player based on the dice value
player1Position = player1Position + dice
movePlayer(player1, player1Position)

#Check if the player lands on a ladder (to climb up) or on a snake (slide down)
if player1Position == 5:
print("Climbing up the ladder!")
player1Position = 35
elif player1Position == 8:
print("Climbing up the ladder!")
player1Position = 13
#...
#... Add more code here to check every ladder and every snake! ...#
#...

if player1Position>100:
#Bounce back
player1Position = 100 - (player1Position-100)

# Move player on the board to the new position

print("Player 1 position: " + str(player1Position))
movePlayer(player1, player1Position)
# Have we got a winner?
if player1Position == 100:
print("---- Player 1 wins!!! ----")
gameOver = True
OUTPUT
 CONCLUSION

The Snake and Ladder game implemented in Python successfully recreates the classic board game
experience in a digital, console-based format. Through this project, we demonstrated how core
programming concepts such as loops, functions, conditional logic, and data structures (like dictionaries
and lists) can be used to build an interactive application.

The game logic handles essential features such as dice rolls, player turns, snakes, ladders, and victory
conditions. Using Python's built-in random module, we were able to simulate realistic and fair gameplay
mechanics. This project not only reflects the fun aspects of game development but also helps strengthen
programming fundamentals.

In conclusion, the Snake and Ladder game is a simple yet effective example of how classic games can be
recreated using Python, making it an excellent project for beginners and intermediate learners who want to
improve their coding skills through practical implementation.
 REFERENCE

1. Python Software Foundation. (n.d.). Python Documentation. Retrieved from

https://docs.python.org/3/
2. GeeksforGeeks. (n.d.). Python – Snake and Ladder Game. Retrieved from
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/snake-and-ladder-game-design/
3. W3Schools. (n.d.). Python Tutorial. Retrieved from https://www.w3schools.com/python/
4. Real Python. (n.d.). Python Basics: Variables, Loops, Functions. Retrieved from
https://realpython.com/
5. TutorialsPoint. (n.d.). Python Programming Language. Retrieved from
https://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/