THE PLAYBOOK · CD12372
An introduction to playing Ludo
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Ludo. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What you are aiming for
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
How to proceed
- 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.
The controls to know
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.
An example to follow
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
A common point of confusion
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Check the rule before repeating the action. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Game-specific help
Before I begin, what is the goal of Ludo?
For clarity: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
How do I control Ludo?
The key detail is this: 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.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
The key detail is this: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
On this playing page, what format does Ludo offer?
For clarity: 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?
The mode on this page is Local players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
