How to Play Ludo

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How to play Ludo

Open Ludo, check the instructions and begin a round. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.

Keep the aim in sight

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. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your goal

Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.

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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

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. Take a moment to compare.

Watch out for this

Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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.

Common questions