Ludo
Your turn: roll
Roll, then tap a lit counter to move it. A 6 brings a counter out and earns another roll. Your record: 0 wins · 0 losses · 0 draws
How to play Ludo
Ludo is a classic race game for two to four players, based on the ancient Indian game Pachisi. Each player has four counters to get from their base, around the board and into the centre.
- Roll a 6 to start. A 6 brings one of your counters out of base onto your starting square.
- Move clockwise around the board by the number you roll. You choose which counter to move.
- Roll a 6 and roll again. But roll three 6s in a row and your turn ends.
- Capture! Land exactly on an opponent’s counter to send it back to their base. You also get another roll.
- Safe squares. Counters on starred squares can’t be captured.
- Go home. After a full lap, turn up your coloured path to the centre. You need the exact number to get each counter home, and getting one home earns another roll.
- First to get all four counters home wins.
Quick tips for winning
- Bring counters out early. More counters on the board means more choices each roll.
- Watch who’s behind you. A counter within six squares in front of an opponent is in danger.
- Use the stars. Rest on a safe square when rivals are close.
- Capture when you can. Sending a counter home that has nearly finished a lap is a huge swing.
Learn when to bring counters out and how to stay safe from captures.
Read the Ludo guideLudo FAQ
Is Ludo free?
Yes. Play as many games as you like against computers or friends, free in your browser.
Do I need a 6 to start?
Yes. A counter can only leave base when you roll a 6.
What are the star squares?
Safe squares, including every player’s starting square. A counter on a star can’t be captured.
Do I need an exact roll to get home?
Yes. If a roll would take a counter past the centre, you can’t move that counter. Choose another one.
How many people can play?
Two or four. With two, you play opposite colours. Play computers or pass the device between friends.