THE PLAYBOOK · JINSHENGTEC
Ludo: instructions and practice
Start Ludo by looking at the playing area and its controls. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.
Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
Practice with a purpose
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
Learn from a sample situation
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Check the stated objective.
Avoid this misunderstanding
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.
If you are unsure
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
For a quick reminder, 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 my first round, 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?
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?
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.
