A little strategy. A lot of fun.
From your first six to the last token home, make sense of the game with clear rules and practical advice.
Ludo is easy to start, but the choices keep it interesting. Should you open another token, take a capture or head for safety? Explore guides that help you think through the board, without promises of a guaranteed win.
Welcome to MKG Ludo
Some games start with a quick rule explanation. Others start with a debate about what happens after three sixes. We help with both: learn the basics, settle common questions and find a fresh way to practise.
Understand the shared track, captures and home lane before your first full match.
Look at safety, progress and the other tokens instead of moving on instinct.
Find simple ways to teach new players and organise a relaxed family game.
Start with the basics
Use this overview for a common version of Ludo. Check the instructions for your own board or app before you begin.
Place your four tokens in the matching yard. Agree who starts, which squares are safe and what earns an extra turn.
A six commonly lets you enter the track. When more than one move is possible, choose the token you want to use.
Move by the full roll. Landing on an opponent on an ordinary square commonly sends that token back to its yard.
Follow the track into your colour’s home lane. Many versions require an exact roll to finish each token.
Before the first roll
A one-minute conversation can prevent a mid-game argument. Safe squares and bonus turns are not identical in every version.
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Organise a relaxed family game night with clear rules, fair teams, a realistic finish and room for both new and experienced players.
Read guide : Plan a Family Game Night That Everyone Can FollowA few things to know
Read beginner-friendly Ludo rules, practical strategy guides and articles about family board games. The guides explain common versions and flag rules that can differ between boards or apps.
In the common four-token race, you win by bringing all four of your tokens home before the other players. Many versions need an exact roll to finish. Dice affect the outcome, so no strategy guarantees a win.
No. Safe squares, stacked tokens, extra turns and penalties for repeated sixes can vary. Check your board’s instructions or your app’s rules screen before playing.
Yes. The guides work in a mobile browser and do not need an account or an app download. Each article includes section links so you can jump to the explanation you need.
The pages available here provide game guides. This website version does not include a playable match, payment service or working account registration. Reading an article does not require a deposit or sign-in.
Keep it enjoyable
A thoughtful move can still meet an unlucky roll. Take breaks, respect the other players and give yourself room to learn.
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