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How to play Ludo
Make Ludo your next activity in the game library. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- Roll six to leave the yard.
- Move an eligible token by the die value; home requires an exact roll.
- Capture opponents on non-safe squares.
- Six, capture and finishing a token grant another roll; a third consecutive six forfeits that roll.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Check the rule before repeating the action. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Ludo?
The key detail is this: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
While learning, how do I control Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While learning, what example helps explain Ludo?
Keep this in mind: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
What should I watch out for in Ludo?
The key detail is this: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
When I return, what format does Ludo offer?
The key detail is this: Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
While learning, which play mode does Ludo use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
