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Rules, controls and help for Ludo
Open Ludo, check the instructions and begin a round. 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. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Keep the objective visible.
What you need to achieve
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The playing sequence
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use one clear input at a time.
One way to understand the rules
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
A mistake to avoid
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
On this playing page, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
What example helps explain Ludo?
For clarity: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
When I return, 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.
When I return, 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 my first round, where should I start with Ludo?
Keep this in mind: Roll six to leave the yard.
As a new player, 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.
For my first round, how do I report an issue with Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.