Some years ago, I bought a book containing several board games. The male mentor students always like this Snakes and Ladders game. It is played similar to the popular Chutes and Ladders game.
I've played Chutes and Ladders a lot with my granddaughter when she was young (still have the game up on a shelf) but doubt I could have interested her in Snakes and Ladders :) Bet the boys love it though.