Teen Patti
Learn three-card rankings, Blind and Seen play and basic Teen Patti rules.
Teen Patti Guide →
INDSLOTS GAME GUIDE
Ludo Game Guide
Learn how Ludo works, understand token movement, dice rolls, safe squares, capturing pieces and how players move their tokens around the board toward the home area.
What Is Ludo?
Ludo is a classic board game where players move coloured tokens around a fixed path according to dice results.
Each player normally controls a group of tokens belonging to one colour. The goal is to move those tokens from the starting area, around the board and eventually into the player's home section.
Ludo is easy to understand because the movement is based mainly on dice rolls, but players also need to decide which token to move and when to protect or advance their pieces.
How to Play Ludo
A basic Ludo game can be understood in four main steps.
1
Choose Your Colour
Each player uses a set of coloured tokens positioned in a starting area on the board.
2
Roll the Dice
The dice result determines how many spaces an eligible token may move during the turn.
3
Move Around the Board
Tokens follow the board path toward their coloured home section.
4
Reach Home
Players aim to move their tokens through the complete path and into the final home area.
How Ludo Tokens Work
Each player controls tokens matching their assigned colour. Traditional Ludo commonly uses four tokens per player, although digital versions may offer variations.
Starting Area
Tokens begin inside the player's coloured starting area before entering the main board path.
Main Path
Once active, a token travels along the shared board path according to dice results.
Home Path
Near the end of its journey, a token enters the player's coloured home path.
Home Area
A token completes its journey after successfully reaching the final home position.
How the Dice Works in Ludo
Ludo movement is controlled by a standard six-sided dice. The number shown determines the number of spaces an eligible token can move.
In many traditional versions, a player needs to roll a six before moving a token out of the starting area and onto the main board.
Some versions also allow an additional roll after rolling a six. Digital Ludo games may use slightly different rules, so the displayed game instructions should always be checked.
What Are Safe Squares in Ludo?
Some Ludo boards contain special spaces where tokens cannot normally be captured by another player's token.
These are commonly called safe squares. Their exact appearance depends on the board design, and some versions mark them with stars or other symbols.
Safe squares can be important because they allow a token to remain on the main path with reduced risk of being sent back to the starting area.
Capturing Tokens in Ludo
In many Ludo versions, if one player's token lands on the same non-safe square occupied by an opponent's token, the opponent's token is captured.
A captured token usually returns to its starting area and must enter the board again according to the rules of that version.
This creates an important decision during gameplay: players may choose between moving a token closer to home or using a move to capture an opponent.
Common Ludo Terms
Token
A coloured playing piece controlled by a player.
Dice
The six-sided object used to determine movement.
Safe Square
A protected space where tokens are normally safe
from capture.
Capture
Sending an opponent's token back after landing
on the same eligible square.
Home Path
The final coloured route leading toward the player's
home area.
Home
The finishing area where a token completes its journey.
Ludo Tips for Beginners
- Learn the board path before trying to plan several moves ahead.
- Avoid concentrating on only one token if moving another token can give you more options.
- Use safe squares when available to reduce the risk of capture.
- Pay attention to nearby opponent tokens before deciding which piece to move.
- Remember that dice results are random, so previous rolls do not determine future rolls.
Playing Ludo on Mobile
Digital Ludo keeps the traditional board layout while making token selection and dice rolling easy on a touchscreen.
Most mobile versions automatically highlight the tokens that can legally move after each dice result, which can make the game easier for beginners to follow.
For information about accessing the Indslots application, visit the Indslots download guide .
More Indslots Game Guides
Ludo Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ludo?
Ludo is a board game where players use dice rolls to move coloured tokens around a path and toward a final home area.
How many tokens does each player have in Ludo?
Traditional Ludo commonly gives each player four tokens, although some digital versions may use different formats.
Do you need a six to start a Ludo token?
In many traditional versions, a six is required to move a token out of the starting area. Check the specific game rules because variations can exist.
What happens when you capture a token?
A captured opponent token normally returns to its starting area and must enter the board again.
What is a safe square in Ludo?
A safe square is a protected board position where tokens normally cannot be captured.
Where can I find more Indslots game guides?
Visit the Indslots Games page to explore Ludo, Teen Patti, Rummy, Andar Bahar, Dragon Tiger and other featured games.
Explore More Indslots Games
Continue to the Indslots Games hub to explore more card games, board games and featured game guides.