🎲 Ludo – Game Information
Players: 2 to 4
Game Type: Family Board Game
Age Group: 5+
Duration: 20–40 minutes
Ludo is a fun and competitive board game where players race their tokens from start to finish based on dice rolls. The game is easy to learn and perfect for group play.
🎯 Objective of the Game
To move all four of your tokens from the starting area to the home area before your opponents.
🧩 Game Pieces
- 4 Tokens per player (each player has a unique color)
- 1 Dice
- Ludo Board with a start area, path, and home column
▶️ How to Play
- Each player rolls the dice in turn.
- A roll of 6 is required to move a token out of the starting area.
- Tokens move forward based on the number rolled on the dice.
- Rolling a 6 gives an extra turn.
- Only one token can occupy a square unless it is a safe zone.
⭐ Special Rules
Safe Zones
Certain marked squares are safe. Tokens on these squares cannot be captured.
Capturing
If your token lands on a square occupied by an opponent’s token (not a safe zone), the opponent’s token is sent back to the start.
Exact Roll to Finish
An exact dice number is required to enter the home area.
❌ Fouls / Missed Turns
- If no legal move is possible, the turn is skipped.
- Three consecutive rolls of 6 may result in losing the turn (house rule; optional).
🏆 Winning the Game
The first player to successfully move all four tokens to the home area wins the game.
💡 Why Play Ludo?
- Easy for beginners
- Great for families and groups
- Encourages patience and planning
- Fun, fast-paced gameplay
- **Ludo is a traditional board game. All names and references are used for informational purposes only.**
