How To Play
Ludo Online

Easy Guide To Play Ludo Online

Ludo is the most fun-loving board game ever to exist. Everyone one of us has played the game of Ludo at least once in our life. The game is believed to have originated in India and over the years it has transcended onto a better version. The game of Ludo, as we know, is now enjoyed online. In order to play an online ludo game you just need a trusted Ludo gaming app and Playerzpot rightly is the place to enjoy the game. The motive here is simple to get all your tokens inside the home in the middle of the board before your opponents.

Steps to Play Ludo Game

Players have to follow a set of rules while playing ludo, here is a step-by-step process on how these rules play their part in the game.

1. Place Your Tokens on Starting Point:

  • The players are assigned a launch pad with a designated colour, all four tokens are placed inside the launch area.
  • Only a roll of six on the dice will see the token move across the boxes on the board. The game is played between 2-4 players at a time.

2. Start Rolling the Dice:

  • As mentioned above, only a roll of six will allow one of your tokens to come into play.
  • Every time the player rolls the dice, the same number that appears on the dice will be allowed to move on board. For example, if the dice get three, the token will move three squares on the board.

3. Gameplay:

  • Game starts with two tokens in the base and two tokens on the start position block.
  • Every player will get their turn to play in a clockwise direction. If the token lands on the same box where the opponent's token is placed, the same can be eliminated and that token has to start the journey all over again.
  • Each player needs to eliminate one of the tokens to safely reach the home.
  • Players can only move the number of boxes that appear on the roll of the dice.
  • Plan and Strategize to eliminate the tokens and at the same time carve a safe passage for your tokens to home.

4. Make the Most of Defenses:

  • The star-marked squares on the board represent a safe spot where the token cannot be eliminated.
  • The first square box outside the launch area and four more squares are marked as a safe spots for the tokens.

5. Reach the Home Square:

  • Once you have successfully completed the round across the board with all your tokens provided you have eliminated one opponent’s token you can enter the safe home.
  • But before entering the home you have to complete further six squares and you need an exact number of the roll of the dice as per the requirement. For example, a player needs two to reach the safe zone but with the dice rolls 3, 4, 5, and 6 the move cannot be made as 2 and 1 is the only moveable option.

Learn Also: How to Download Ludo Game App?

Ludo Game Pot Joining Guide

1

Select Ludo

Choose your favourite game that you want to play
2

Select Pots

Choose between different pots and compete
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Waiting To Join

The game will start once the opponent is ready
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Get Started

It's time to start playing your favourite game

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Ludo Game Rules

Game:

Ludo is played between 2 or 4 players.

The Game Starts When:

  • A player rolls the dice and gets a 6.
  • Upon getting a 6 the player can move the first token from BASE to the board.

Gameplay:

  • The player gets 30 secs to roll the dice & make a move.
  • In case they fail to do so, they lose their turn.
  • Upon missing 3 turns, the game ends for the player.
  • There are multiple secured spots marked on the board.
  • A players' token can't be killed if it's in the secured spot.

Bonus Rolls:

  • When the player rolls a 6.
  • When the player kills an opponent's token.
  • When any of the tokens reaches the 'Home' block.

A Player Wins When:

  • They move 4 tokens into the Home Triangle.
  • In case of a tie, prize money will be equally distributed.

Pachisi Gameplay:-

Pachisi gameplay is almost similar to the traditional LUDO play but here -
  • You don't need a 6 to start the game. The game starts with two tokens in the Base and two on the Start Position block.
  • You can also see the current as well as the next two dice numbers so that you can plan your next moves accordingly.
  • Player token must kill at least an opponent's token before entering the Home Path.
  • First user to reach at least 2 tokens onto HOME will be declared as the winner.
  • You get a bonus turn on rolling a 6 on the dice.
  • If a player doesn't move the token in the given time, then they lose a life.
  • Upon losing 3 lives, the game ends for the player.
  • If no move is possible, the turn passes onto the next player and no life is deducted in such a scenario.

Note:

  • Quitting/killing the app OR Leaving the game will be considered as forfeit and no price or refund will be provided for the same.
  • In case of internet connectivity problems or app crashes, players can reopen the app and reconnect to the same game session if active.

Rules on Dismissal (RoD):

In case of dismissal, the maximum number of tokens in the final place should be declared as the winner and the next player as the second winner (if its a 2 winners pot) If there is no token in the final spot of any user then the last move of each user shall be taken as last activity further whoever was recently active should be offered the higher position. In case of a tie, prize money will be equally distributed.

Ludo Tournament Rules

Solo Tournament:

The goal of the game is to score maximum points in a fixed number of moves.

a. Tournament Rules:

  • Every match has 36 moves at the start of the game.
  • Every player can get multiple entries in this tournament. The number of maximum entries will be varying from tournament to tournament.
  • Player can select his token color before the match begins i.e. red, blue, green or yellow for every match.
  • Players have to play at least 1 match to be considered eligible for the leaderboard rankings.
  • In case of score tie, the prize money is equally divided between the tied players.

b. Game Rules:

  • Each player have 4 tokens, all outside the cage at the starting point.
  • You do not have to get 6 on the dice to make your first move, as all tokens are outside the cage and can be moved by any number you get on the dice.
  • You get 12 seconds to roll the dice and make a move. In case you fail to do so, you will lose one of your lives. You have a total of 3 lives in a match.
  • Losing all 3 lives will land you out of the game.
  • Rolling a 6 on the dice will NOT grant you an extra turn.
  • You can capture opponents' tokens by landing on them. Each token contains points based on its location. Capturing the token will grant you the points it contains.
  • Capturing a token grants you an extra turn.
  • Moving tokens to the home triangle grants extra turns.
  • This mode has a total 36 moves + extra moves (if any). The match ends after all moves are exhausted.
  • The player to score maximum points in the leaderboard will be a winner.

c. Scoring Points:

  • Every token move gives '+1' point.
  • Capturing a token gives the points it contains.
  • If you lose all three lives or quit the game your score at the time of leaving the game will be submitted to the leaderboard.

Ludo Tournament Points Multiplier :

  • When you land 2 or more tokens on the same block you’ll get your dice roll multiplied. If you have 2 of your tokens in the same block and you get 5 on the dice, for moving the clubbed tokens you will receive 10 points. Similarly in the case of 3 clubbed tokens you will score 15 points and in the case of 4 clubbed tokens you will score 20 points
  • You won’t get an extra move if you have clubbed 2 or more tokens
  • Applicable only in tournament mode
  • Landing 2,3 or 4 tokens on same block gives you 2×,3×,4× dice roll points instead of extra moves and this is only applicable for white places.

QUICK MODE WITH POWERUPS

The goal of the game is to score maximum points in a duration of 7 minutes or take 2 of your tokens to home.

Game Rules

1. Each player has 4 tokens, all outside the cage at the starting point.
2. You do not have to get 6 on the dice to make your first move, as all tokens are outside the cage and can be moved by any number you get on the dice.
3. You get 8 seconds to roll the dice and make a move. In case you fail to do so, you will lose one of your lives, You have a total of 3 lives in a match.
4. Losing all 3 lives will result in the opponent to be a winner.
5. Rolling a 6 on the dice grants you an extra turn.
6. You can capture opponents' tokens by landing on them. Captured tokens are sent back to their starting position. Remember, captured tokens are not sent inside the cage.
7. Capturing an opponent's token grants you an extra turn.
8. Moving tokens to the Home triangle grants you an extra turn.
9. If a player lands on a space with a "star" symbol, their token is safe from capture by other players and cannot be sent back to the starting position.
10. This mode has a time limit of 7 minutes. The match ends after 7 minutes of gameplay.
11. The player to score maximum points in these 7 minutes is the winner.
12. You'll also win the match if you take 2 of your tokens to the home triangle, even if the opponent has scored more
13. In case of a score tie, the prize money is equally divided between the two players.

Scoring Points

1. Every token move gives a '+1' point.
2. Capturing a token gives '+20' points to you and the opponent’s points are reduced by the number of moves that the token has made.
3. Moving tokens to their home triangle gives '+50' points per token.

Powerups

Powerups can be availed 5 times per game and the first powerup is free of charge, rest can be used by paying a charge. Users can select one power up 5 times or a combination, this is up to them.
These powerups can be bought using bonuses only as of now. Powerups are as follows,
1. Low numbers: If selected in the next turn you will get a number smaller than 4
2. High numbers: If selected in the next turn you will get a number greater than 3
3. Even numbers: If selected in the next turn you will get a number from 2, 4, 6
4. Odd numbers: If selected in the next turn you will get a number from 1, 3, 5

Powerup Costing

1st Power up: Rs. 0
2nd Power up: Rs. 2
3rd Power up: Rs. 5
4th Power up: Rs. 10
5th Power up: Rs. 25

FAQ's of How to Play Ludo

Q1. How to play Ludo with your family and friends?

Ans: You can enjoy playing Ludo with family and friends by inviting them to Playerzpot. Using the Refer & Earn program you can also win exciting cash rewards and bonus.

Q2. How do you play Ludo and win?

Ans: You can enjoy the best ludo gaming experience by downloading the Playerzpot gaming app. Participating in the cash ludo games and contest you can win real money making the most of your ludo skills.

Q3. What is the objective of Ludo game?

Ans: The objective of the Ludo game is to get at least four tokens across the board, eliminate the opposition tokens and put them inside the home square. The player who first manages to put at least four tokens inside the home square is crowned the winner.

Q4. How many sixes are allowed in Ludo?

Ans: The players are allowed to roll two back-to-back sixes on the dice, the third time a player rolls sixes, the turn is then forwarded to the next player.

Q5. Ludo rules for killing?

Ans: In order to eliminate an opponent token your token has to land on the exact same square with the roll of the dice. Once eliminated, the token has to start the journey all over again from the launch area.
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