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Ludo: a guide for your next round
Take a moment with Ludo before moving to another game. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you are aiming for
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Work through an example
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
If you are unsure
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
Before I begin, how do I control Ludo?
The key detail is this: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
What example helps explain Ludo?
A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
The key detail is this: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
For a quick reminder, what format does Ludo offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Ludo use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For a quick reminder, where should I start with Ludo?
Keep this in mind: Roll six to leave the yard.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Ludo?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
As a new player, how can I find Ludo again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Ludo?
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.
