Ludo
Matches
Normal
2 PlayersLive
Classic online matchRanked
2 PlayersLive
Compete for your rankDiamond
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Diamond reward matchQuick guide
How to Play
About the Game
Ludo is a two-player strategy board game. Each player controls four pieces and races from Home to Finish by rolling the die. Choose your moves carefully to block or capture your opponent.
Objective
Bring all four pieces safely into the Finish area before your opponent.
Game Board
The compact board is designed for faster matches. Each player has a Home area, a shared path around the board, and a Finish lane. All four pieces start at Home.
Turn Flow
Roll the die, choose a movable piece, move it by the number rolled, resolve any effects, and end your turn. If no legal move is available, the turn ends automatically.
Leaving Home
Roll 1 or 6 to deploy a piece onto its starting square. If that square is occupied, the piece cannot leave Home; choose another valid move if possible.
Movement Rules
Move any valid piece forward along its assigned path by exactly the number rolled. Only one piece can occupy a space. A destination occupied by your own piece is not a legal move.
Capturing Opponent Pieces
Land on an opponent on a regular space to capture it. Their piece returns Home, yours takes its place, and you earn an extra turn. Pieces on Safe Squares cannot be captured.
Safe Squares
Marked Safe Squares protect pieces from capture. Each player’s starting square is also safe for that player’s own pieces.
Extra Turns
Earn an extra roll by rolling a 6, capturing an opponent’s piece, or moving a piece into the final Finish space. Each condition grants one extra roll.
Consecutive Six Penalty
Rolling a 6 three times in a row ends your turn immediately. The third roll allows no movement or additional actions; play passes to your opponent.
Reaching the Finish
After the main path, enter your Finish lane. An exact roll is required to finish: a piece 2 spaces away needs a 2. A roll greater than the remaining distance cannot move that piece.
Winning the Game
The match ends as soon as one player brings all four pieces into Finish. That player wins.
An ancient race game, streamlined
What is Ludo?
Ludo descends from Pachisi, a historic Indian cross-and-circle race game. A simplified commercial form appeared in Britain in the late nineteenth century and later spread around the world under many local names.
This version keeps the recognizable homes, safe squares, captures, and finish lanes while using a smaller two-player format for faster online matches.
- Descended from Pachisi
- Classic cross-and-circle board
- Faster two-player format
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Ludo
What is Ludo?
Ludo descends from Pachisi, a historic Indian cross-and-circle race game. A simplified commercial form appeared in Britain in the late nineteenth century and later spread around the world under many local names.
How do you play Ludo?
Roll the dice, race all four pieces home, and use safe squares to stay ahead.
How long does a Ludo match take?
A typical Ludo match takes about 8–12 min. Match length can vary with player decisions and the pace of play.
Can I play Ludo with a friend?
Yes. Ludo online matches use the same account and game server as Nadda on iOS and Android.
Do I need to download Ludo or create an account?
No. Ludo runs directly in a modern browser on Android, iOS, and PC without an app download or account.