THE PLAYBOOK · ZZBSDZ
Understand the basics of Ludo
Make Ludo your next activity in the game library. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
Understand the aim
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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.
Your inputs
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Follow the 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.
Where a round can go wrong
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
More answers before you play
For my first round, what is the goal of Ludo?
Keep this in mind: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
For my first round, how do I control Ludo?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
As a new player, what example helps explain Ludo?
A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
For my first round, 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.
For a quick reminder, 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.
