THE PLAYBOOK · GYHUAXIANG
How to play Ludo
Take a moment with Ludo before moving to another game. Bring all four tokens home before the other players. Look at what changes after your first action. 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 useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Bring all four tokens home before the other players. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Step by step
- 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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
A token two steps from home cannot use a three. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Ludo?
Bring all four tokens home before the other players.
For my first round, how do I control Ludo?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Ludo?
For clarity: A token two steps from home cannot use a three.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Ludo?
The key detail is this: Safe squares cannot capture; blockades are not part of this edition.
For a quick reminder, what format does Ludo offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play with two or four people on the same device. Follow the house rules shown on the board; internet matchmaking is not available.
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.
