Completely free · runs in your browser, nothing to install
PlayersTwo to four
EquipmentA coloured board, four tokens per player, one die
GoalBring all four of your tokens to the centre
About the game
Ludo is a four-colour board game. Each colour has four tokens locked in its home, and only a six on the die releases one. From there the token travels the whole circuit until it reaches its own coloured lane and finishes in the centre.
Its simplicity is only on the surface. Every roll is a choice between releasing a new token, advancing one that is close to home, and landing on an opponent to send them back to the beginning. That choice is the game.
Basic Ludo rules
Two to four players. Each player has a colour and four tokens that start at home. With two players they sit opposite each other.
One die is rolled, from one to six, and a token can only leave home on a six.
Coloured starting squares and stars are safe for everyone. You may release onto your own token, and a single token does not block an opponent from passing.
After a legal move, a six, a capture or reaching the centre earns another roll. A third consecutive six ends the turn without a move. With no legal move, the turn passes.
A token moves along the circuit by exactly the number shown, with no jumping and no shortcuts.
Landing on an opponent outside a safe square sends it home. No capture is allowed on safe squares, including when releasing a token from base.
Two tokens of the same colour on one square form a block. Opponents cannot land on or pass it; in team mode a teammate may pass.
After completing the circuit a token enters its own coloured lane towards the centre, and only an exact count brings it home.
The first player to bring all four tokens to the centre wins.
How to play Ludo on Balotk
Open the app in your browser and create a free account.
Pick Ludo on the home screen and a table starts at once with three computer players.
Tap the die to roll, then tap the token you want to move. Only tokens with a legal move are highlighted.
When you earn an extra roll, the reason is announced on screen so the turn never looks like it skipped by itself.
The whole board fits one phone screen with no scrolling and no zooming.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ludo free to play on Balotk?
Yes, Ludo is completely free with no subscription and no payment.
Do I need to download a Ludo app?
No. It runs inside the browser on phone and desktop and takes no storage space on your device.
Why will my token not leave home?
You need a six and a start not blocked by an opponent. A single token on the start does not prevent release, but a third consecutive six ends the turn.
When do I get an extra roll in Ludo?
After a legal move with a six, a capture or reaching the centre. A third consecutive six ends the turn, as does having no legal move.
What are safe squares in Ludo?
The four stars and coloured starting squares protect every token on them. Different colours can share them safely, including when a new token is released.
How many players does Ludo need?
Two to four. With two players, each sits opposite the other.
One site for Baloot, Jackaroo, Ludo and more
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Ready for a table?
Open the game in your browser and the table starts immediately, with no waiting.