Game guide · 5AICAKE
Know the goal in Ludo
Bring your attention to one round of Ludo. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
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.
The goal to keep in mind
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A closer look at one 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.
Pay attention to this rule
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. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Read these answers for extra help
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
On this playing page, how do I control Ludo?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Ludo?
For clarity: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
For clarity: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
What format does Ludo offer?
Keep this in mind: Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
For my first round, 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.
Where should I start with Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: Roll six to leave the yard.
For a quick reminder, do I need an account or a payment for Ludo?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
As a new player, how can I find Ludo again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Ludo?
The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
