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Ludo: rules and examples
Take a moment with Ludo before moving to another game. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
Build familiarity through play
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What counts as success
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use one clear input at a time.
Follow the example
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
Pay attention to this rule
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Questions about this game
When I return, what is the goal of Ludo?
For clarity: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
Before I begin, how do I control Ludo?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
The key detail is this: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
Before I begin, what format does Ludo offer?
For clarity: Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
Before I begin, which play mode does Ludo use?
The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
On this playing page, where should I start with Ludo?
For clarity: Roll six to leave the yard.
For a quick reminder, do I need an account or a payment for Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
When I return, how can I find Ludo again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Ludo?
Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
