Ludo
Roll the dice, race all four pieces home, and use safe squares to stay ahead.
- Category
- Board · Strategy
- Match time
- 8–12 min
- Goal
- Bring all 4 pieces home
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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
Quick guide
How to Play
Leave Home
Roll a 1 or 6 to move a piece from Home onto your starting square.
Move around the board
Move exactly the number shown on the die. If only one piece can move, it moves automatically.
Capture and stay safe
Land on an opponent to send it Home. Marked safe squares protect pieces from capture.
Reach Finish
An exact roll is required to finish. Bring all four pieces home before your opponent to win.
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. Create a private Ludo room, then share its six-character code with a friend. The match starts when both players are ready.
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.