THE PLAYBOOK · GYYSJZD
Read before your next round of Ludo
Make Ludo your next activity in the game library. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
Something to practise
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The purpose of your moves
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Follow the example
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Check the stated objective.
Check this before moving on
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Helpful answers for players
For this browser game, what is the goal of Ludo?
Keep this in mind: 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.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Ludo?
A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
The key detail is this: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
As a new player, what format does Ludo offer?
The key detail is this: 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?
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.