THE PLAYBOOK · QCYANGCHU
Ludo: a guide for your next round
Bring your attention to one round of Ludo. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the local players mode shown on the page. 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.
A focus for your next round
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
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.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
How to use the controls
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. Check any mode label before starting.
Work through an 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.
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. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Ludo?
Keep this in mind: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
While reading the Guide, 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?
The key detail is this: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
For clarity: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
For a quick reminder, what format does Ludo offer?
For clarity: Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
As a new player, 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.