# New Game 'Schisto & Ladders' Combines Education with Parasitic Worms

Researchers have developed a board game called Schisto & Ladders to educate players about schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease spread by freshwater snails. The game replaces typical snakes with worms to illustrate the disease's lifecycle. This innovation offers a fun way to raise awareness about a neglected tropical disease affecting millions worldwide.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Health
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/04/g-s1-129679/chutes-ladders-schistosomiasis-worms-parasites) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:51:49 -0400