I agree that it very likely will not fit the definition of a recreation. Moreover, I've usually realize it as "Chutes and Ladders" rather than "Snakes and Ladders". Actually, early 19thC British versions (a single was tellingly entitled 'Karma') stored this(e.g: A boy is illustrated torturing a Pet dog at https://trangnhldeonlineuytn50360.thenerdsblog.com/45600663/a-secret-weapon-for-what-determines-movement-and-outcomes-in-roll-and-move-games