How to Play Ludo

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How to play Ludo

Take a moment with Ludo before moving to another game. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.

Focus on one rule

Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Your goal

Bring all four tokens home before the other players. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.

Step by step

1. Roll six to leave the yard.
2. Move an eligible token by the die value; home requires an exact roll.
3. Capture opponents on non-safe squares.
4. 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. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.

Watch out for this

Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.

Common questions