Weigh the capture
Sending a rival back is tempting. Check where it leaves you: an exposed landing square might cost more progress than the capture gains.
THE CLASSIC GAME. YOUR NEXT GREAT MEMORY.Online Ludo Game
Online Ludo Game
For Web & Play Store
A well-timed six. A bold capture. A rematch nobody wants to miss. Rediscover the pleasure of Ludo with clear rules, thoughtful tips and a little inspiration for your next game together.
Play Now opens Funox. Download APP opens the Funox search results on Google Play.
THE FRIEND LUDO COLLECTIONKnow the game.
Know the game.
Enjoy every turn.
From your first roll to a close finish, find the explanation
you need—without losing the rhythm of the game.
01
Your first game, explained
Learn the journey from starting yard to home lane, with simple examples for moving, capturing and finishing.
Learn how to play 02The rules, without the debate
Clear up safe squares, extra turns and exact rolls. Know which rules are common and which ones vary.
Explore Ludo rules 03A little more board sense
Look at risk, timing and token position before you move. Make thoughtful choices with the roll you have.
Discover playing tipsHOW TO PLAY LUDOFour tokens.
Four tokens.
One satisfying race home.
The essentials take just a moment to learn.
Agree on your house rules before the first roll.
- 01
Choose your corner
Pick a colour and place four tokens in its starting yard. Set your turn order, identify the safe squares and make sure everyone knows the entry rule.
- 02
Make your first move
A six commonly brings a token into play. On each turn, use your roll to move one eligible token. With more tokens on the track, you have more decisions to make.
- 03
Bring them all home
Travel around the board and into your coloured home lane. Most versions require an exact roll to finish. The first player to bring all four tokens home wins.
SMALL DECISIONS. MORE POSSIBILITIES.Read the board.
Read the board.
Then make your move.
The dice decide your options. You decide what to do with them. Pause before moving, compare your choices and give every token a purpose.
Explore playing tipsKeep your options open
Your leading token does not always need the roll. Bringing another token forward can leave you with a useful move when your leader has to wait.
Use safety with purpose
Rest on a safe square while another token advances. When the board changes, look again: the right moment to leave may have arrived.
MADE FOR TIME TOGETHERThe best part?
The best part?
Who’s at the board.
Ludo leaves room for the things that make a game night yours: the running jokes, the dramatic pauses, the friend celebrating a little too early. Bring someone new into the game, explain a move when they ask, and let the rivalry stay friendly.
Set aside enough time for a relaxed round. Agree on the rules once, put the scorekeeping in perspective, and leave the rematch up to everyone.
Make your next game night count ↗Where does Play Now take me?
Play Now opens Funox, an external website. Friend Ludo provides the guides you are reading here; games and account requirements on Funox are managed by that website.
I’m new to Ludo. Where should I start?
Start with our How to Play guide. It walks through entering a token, using a roll, making a capture and reaching home. Then check the rules of the board or game you choose, because variations are common.
Do I need an account to read the guides?
No. All Friend Ludo guides are available to read without signing in. You can browse the rules, revisit an example or share a page with friends before a game.
Why do people play by different Ludo rules?
Families, boards and digital games often use different rules for safe squares, blocks and consecutive sixes. Agree on the version before you start; for a digital game, follow the rules shown inside it.
Can playing tips guarantee a win?
No. The dice introduce chance into every game. Tips help you compare moves and understand risk, but they cannot guarantee a particular roll or result.