THE PLAYBOOK · 78JMW
How to play Ludo
Choose a round of Ludo and settle into its rules. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Ludo?
The key detail is this: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
As a new player, 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.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Ludo?
Keep this in mind: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
For clarity: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
On this playing page, what format does Ludo offer?
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.
