THE PLAYBOOK · GZDINGZAN
Learn the rules of Ludo
Start Ludo by looking at the playing area and its controls. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Give this approach a try
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
The objective of a round
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
See the idea in action
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Check this before moving on
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Read these answers for extra help
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Ludo?
Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
As a new player, how do I control Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
Keep this in mind: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
As a new player, 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.
When I return, 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.
