How to Play Ludo

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Understand the basics of Ludo

Choose a round of Ludo and settle into its rules. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. 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

When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your objective

Bring all four tokens home before the other players. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.

The playing sequence

1. Roll six to leave the yard.
2. Move an eligible token by the die value; home requires an exact roll.
3. Capture opponents on non-safe squares.
4. 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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

Put the rules into context

A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.

Check this before moving on

Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.

Clarifying the way this game works