LUDO RULES

Ludo Empire is a perfect platform for individuals fond of Ludo to take their skills to a whole new level. Players can compete with some of the best players worldwide and earn real cash by winning. You can participate in tournaments, play one-on-one with your friends or family or online buddies and have a good time together. But you must know all the basic and complex Ludo rules to win and have a successful streak with the online ludo game.

If you are a beginner, you must acquaint yourself with all the game's regulations. But if you already know how to play, it is still wise to go through all the rules once, just in case you missed one during your childhood matches.

Fundamentals of Ludo


There is nothing complicated about how to play Ludo. It is a fairly simple board game that requires a minimum of two and a maximum of four players, and you play with dice. Your objective is to beat your competitors by ensuring that all your pawns or gotis secure their move to the finish line first.

So without further ado, let's move on to the basic rules of the Ludo board game. Here's how you want to start your game.

Select your Pawn/Goti Colour

Since Ludo Empire offers an online space for playing the board game, you don't need to set up anything. All you need to do is open the game and choose your game mode.

From there on, select the team that you want to represent. Each team is denoted by a unique colour – blue, red, green, or yellow. Once you and your opponents have selected their teams, you can move on to the actual run of play.

Unlock your Pawns/ Gotis

The foremost rule of the Ludo board game is to get the 'number six' or the 'number one' on your dice to unlock one of your pawns or gotis. Whenever a player gets a 'six' or 'one', they can unlock one of their pawn or gotis from the pocket. After this, the unlocked pawn or goti can move freely, based on the following turns.

Start Moving your Pawns/Gotis

The most critical Ludo game rules are about the movement and other restrictions of unlocked pawns or gotis. After you unlock one of your pawns, continue rolling the dice at each turn. If you get a 6 or a 1, you can either choose to move the already unlocked pawn or free one from the pockets.

As far as movement is concerned, the digits on your dice will determine how far your pawn moves. For instance, if you get a four on your dice, your pawn can advance four spaces in the clockwise direction.

All players should note that they can move only one pawn per turn unless they get a 'six' twice, which will enable them to play two turns at once. Getting three six in a row will declare the turn null, and the player can not move or free any pawn during that time.

The objective is to free every pawn and move them to the end zone before the opponent manages to do the same. After each turn, the players should pass the dice to the opponent.

Protecting and Eliminating Pawns/Gotis

Now that you understand the fundamental Ludo game rules, let's move on to the strategic bits.

Eliminating a rival pawn is pretty straightforward, all you need to do is advance to the square already occupied by a single pawn from the opponent team. Doing so will force the opponent to remove their pawn from the play area and lock it in their team's "pocket." The eliminated pawn will then need to restart its progress and get unlocked again, whenever the dice rolls at 6 or 1.

To give you a better idea, if you see that your opponent is three paces away from your pawn, and you get the number 3 on your dice, then you can advance your pawn and eliminate the rival. After eliminating the competition, you will get an extra roll as a reward.

There are also rules to protect the pawns against the opponent's move. Certain safe spots on the board prevent elimination. For instance, the starting point of each team's pocket will keep them safe. The opponent cannot eliminate you there even if they advance on the same square as your pawn. Similarly, the opponent won't be able to eliminate your pawn if there are two of them on the same square.

Taking the Pawns/Gotis to the Finish Line

A player must take each of the colored pawns to their respective end zones to win a game. Once a player gets inside the colored squares leading to the centre of the board, your pawns will remain safe from harm as the rival teams can not enter that zone. However, after entering the colored squares, you can only get to the end zone if you get specific numbers on the dice.

For instance, if the centre square is three paces ahead of your pawn, then you need three on your dice. If you get a four, you won't be able to move your pawn anywhere until the next turn. If you get a 2 in the same situation, you can move your pawn only two paces forward.

In a classic Ludo match, a player can only win the game by leading all four of their colored pawns to the end line. However, in a quick ludo match, a player can win the game by leading just two of their colored pawns to the end line.

Play Wisely

As you can see, Ludo is not a game of pure luck. It involves strategizing and choosing the right play at each turn. One mistake can cost you the whole game.

Rules of Ludo Empire: Online Ludo

Online Ludo is virtually the same as the traditional board game. If you have played it with your friends, you'll have no difficulty figuring out how to play Ludo online. Ludo Empire employs the same rules as the traditional, classic board game and brings you the same nostalgic experiences in the shape of an online Ludo game.

Here are all the rules to play Ludo that you need to know before hitting your first game against an opponent.

    • A Ludo game will only commence if there are 2, 3, or 4 players participating.
    • Your pawn will only be free to move if you unlock it from the pocket after rolling out a six or a one on the dice.
    • The value of the dice's digits will determine your pawn's movement.
    • A player gets an extra turn after rolling a six on their dice.
    • If you roll three consecutive 6's, your turn will be discarded.
    • If you eliminate an opponent's pawn by landing on their square, the defeated token needs to restart from their team's pocket, and you will get an extra turn.
    • You can form a block against your opponent by landing two of your pawns on the same square. When you have formed a blockade, your opponent won't be able to eliminate your pawns even if they land on the same square.
    • In some special, unique Ludo boards, you will find markings that may look like a crown or a circle. These special squares will send your pawn back to the pocket if you land on them.
    • When you reach the colored squares, you will need to hit the digits on your dice required to get to the centre square.
    • The player can only win a classic Ludo match by having all 4 of its pawns safely advanced to the end line or the centre square.

Now that you know the rules, here are some critical Ludo tips that can help you win effortlessly:

    • Unlock all your pawns as soon as possible, as having more pawns will give you more options to play at each turn.
    • Try tailoring your opponent's pawn to have the best shot at eliminating them.
    • Quickly move your pawns to the colored squares to grant them protection.
    • Strategize every move before you make the play.

Ludo Empire: Fairplay

You can now play Ludo online and earn real cash by strategizing and winning. Going professional has never been easier! With Ludo Empire, you play Ludo and win cash. A lot is on the line, so fair play is important.

We expect you to play Ludo online multiplayer with each competitor by respecting the laws and regulations of the game.

Freqently asked Questions (FAQ's)

Ludo's rules are pretty straightforward. You don't need to memorise a lot of basics to get the hang of the game. You can simply read the ten Ludo rules mentioned above to play the game without any problem.

Ludo does not allow any player to roll three consecutive sixes. If you do roll that move, then you will have to skip your turn. In such a case, your opponent will get the next turn without you being able to move your tokens anywhere.

Unfortunately, Ludo does not allow you to move two pawns in a single roll. However, if you roll two consecutive sixes, you can move two pawns in the same turn, provided each move is according to the digits on the dice.

Ludo allows unlimited sixes. However, if you hit three consecutive sixes in a single turn, then your turn will be skipped. Your opponent will get the dice, and they can roll their turn.

Getting a six on your dice is a matter of chance and luck. Throwing your die in a certain manner to get the desired digit is considered cheating.