THE PLAYBOOK · 373GS
How to play Ludo
Take a moment with Ludo before moving to another game. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
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.
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.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful 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. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Ludo?
For clarity: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Ludo?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
When I return, what example helps explain Ludo?
The key detail is this: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
For clarity: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
When I return, 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.
As a new player, which play mode does Ludo use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
