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Ludo: rules and examples
Bring your attention to one round of Ludo. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. 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.
Bring this focus to a round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What counts as success
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A closer look at one 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. Choose a deliberate next step.
Where a round can go wrong
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Answers about the rules and controls
On this playing page, what is the goal of Ludo?
Keep this in mind: 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.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Ludo?
For clarity: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
While learning, what format does Ludo offer?
Keep this in mind: Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
For this browser game, 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.
While learning, where should I start with Ludo?
The key detail is this: Roll six to leave the yard.
For this browser game, do I need an account or a payment for Ludo?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, 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.
When I return, how do I report an issue with Ludo?
For clarity: 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.