The Ladder

Connect concepts, one step at a time.

Download on the App Store

How It Works

  1. 1 Each day you get two concepts: a start and an end.
  2. 2 Browse related topics using the dial.
  3. 3 Find the one you want, then lock it in to add it to your chain.
  4. 4 Each locked topic becomes your new position. Keep going until you reach the end.
  5. 5 The fewer steps in your chain, the better your score.

Features

Daily Puzzles

A new puzzle every day. See how your chain compares.

Simple Scoring

Your score is the number of steps between start and end. Fewer is better.

Search & Browse

Filter topics by name or scroll the dial to explore connections.

History

Revisit past puzzles and track your progress over time.

The Ladder Pro PRO

Unlock more ways to play with a one-time purchase:

  1. ↵ Unlimited replays — retry today's puzzle for a shorter chain.
  2. → Skip to random puzzles any time.
  3. • Play past puzzles from History.