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How to Play Ludo

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Ludo: how a round works

Make Ludo your next activity in the game library. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.

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

A focus for your next round

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.

Understand the aim

Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.

The playing sequence

  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.

The controls to know

Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.

Try this example

A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.

A useful caution

Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.

Questions about this game

What is the goal of Ludo?

The key detail is this: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.

While reading the Guide, 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?

The key detail is this: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.

For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Ludo?

Keep this in mind: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.

On this playing page, 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.

On this playing page, 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.

Before I begin, where should I start with Ludo?

Here is the relevant explanation: Roll six to leave the yard.

When I return, do I need an account or a payment for Ludo?

Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

How can I find Ludo again?

Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

While learning, 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.

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