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7. Snakes and Ladders was inspired by an Indian game called Mokshapat:

7. Snakes and Ladders was inspired by an Indian game called Mokshapat:

It was originally called ' Mokshapat'. Snakes and ladders originated in India as a game based on morality. During the British rule of India, this game made its way to England and was eventually introduced in the United States of America in 1943.

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