Getting Started
Ludo Online lets you play the classic board game with friends without downloading any app. Here's how to get started in under 30 seconds:
Enter Your Name
When you open Ludo Online, you'll see a name field. Enter your name — this is what other players will see during the game. Your name is saved automatically for next time.
Create or Join a Game
Create Game:Choose the number of players (2, 3, or 4) and click "Create Room." You'll get a 6-digit code to share with friends.
Join Game:If a friend already created a room, enter their 6-digit code and click "Join Room."
Wait for Players
In the game lobby, you'll see all connected players. The host (room creator) starts the game once everyone has joined. Share the game code via WhatsApp, text, or any messaging app.
Play!
When it's your turn, tap the dice to roll. Then tap a highlighted piece to move it. The game handles all the rules automatically — safe zones, captures, bonus turns, and scoring.
Gameplay Guide
🎲 Rolling the Dice
- Tap the dice when it's your turn — it glows golden
- The dice animates and shows your result
- A red glow appears when you roll a 6
- Rolling a 6 gives you an extra turn
- Three 6s in a row forfeits your turn
♟️ Moving Pieces
- After rolling, movable pieces glow with a golden highlight
- Tap a highlighted piece to move it
- Roll a 6 to bring a new piece out of home base
- Pieces move clockwise around the board
- If no moves are available, your turn passes automatically
⚔️ Capturing
- Land on an opponent's piece to capture it
- Captured pieces are sent back to their home base
- Capturing gives you a bonus turn
- Pieces on star squares (safe zones) cannot be captured
- Pieces on their color's start position are also safe
🏆 Winning
- After going around the board, pieces enter the home column
- The home column matches your piece color
- You need the exact dice roll to enter the center
- Get all 4 pieces to the center to finish
- The first player to finish all pieces wins!
Pro Tips & Strategy
- Spread your pieces: Don't keep all pieces bunched together. Having multiple pieces on the board gives you more options.
- Use safe zones: Park pieces on star squares when you're waiting for the right roll.
- Prioritize captures: Sending an opponent back home is a huge advantage — plus you get a bonus turn.
- Race the home stretch: Once a piece enters your home column, it's safe forever. Prioritize getting pieces home.
- Use 6s wisely: Sometimes it's better to bring out a new piece rather than advance an existing one.