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Rules, controls and help for Ludo
Bring your attention to one round of Ludo. 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.
Something to practise
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
What counts as success
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Making your moves
- 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
See how the rules apply
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Choose a deliberate next step.
A mistake to avoid
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.
Helpful answers for players
As a new player, what is the goal of Ludo?
For clarity: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
How do I control Ludo?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While learning, what example helps explain Ludo?
The key detail is this: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
What should I watch out for in Ludo?
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 this browser game, which play mode does Ludo use?
For clarity: 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?
Keep this in mind: Roll six to leave the yard.
As a new player, 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.
While learning, 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.
On this playing page, 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.