How many pieces are there?

Four each by default. In room and CPU matches you can choose two for a shorter game.

Yes, against the CPU, without signing in. Online, the CPU also takes any seats that are not filled.

What happens if a player leaves during a game?

The CPU takes over for them, so the game does not stop. Online, you have 15 seconds per turn; if time runs out, the roll or move is made for you.

Asobi Lounge / Games / Ludo

Ludo rules and how to play: roll, race and send pieces home

A race game played all over the world on a cross-shaped board: roll the die and bring your four pieces to the goal. Land on another colour's piece and it goes back to its corner, so the lead can change until the very end, and a 6 lets you roll again. Play the CPU or up to four friends.

Also known as: Parcheesi-style race
Players: 2–4 players (the CPU fills empty seats)
Price: free
Runs in the browser (no install)

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The game screen is in Japanese.

Games against the CPU and solo modes work right away without signing in. Online play (random matches and private rooms) and saving stats or leaderboard scores require signing in with a Google account. To play with a friend, your friend also needs to create an account and register as your friend.

Ludo modes

CPU match (CPU対戦): play with 1–3 CPU players (three strength levels, choose the number of pieces). No sign-in needed
Random Match (ランダムマッチ): play four-handed with people gathered online (the CPU fills empty seats)
Room Match (ルーム対戦): play friends using a room ID or a friend invite, 2–4 players (to invite a friend, they also need to create an account and register as your friend). Choose the number of pieces and add CPU players

Basic rules of Ludo

Each colour has four pieces (or two, for a short game) in its corner. On your turn, roll the die and move one piece that many squares.
A piece can come out onto its start square only on a 6.
After one lap, a piece turns into its own coloured lane toward the goal in the centre, which it must reach with the exact number.
Landing exactly on another colour's piece sends it back to its corner. The start squares and the star squares are safe.
A 6, taking a piece or bringing one to the goal lets you roll again. A third 6 in a row ends your turn.
The first player to bring every piece to the goal wins; the others are ranked by how far their pieces got.

How to play on Asobi Lounge

On your turn, press Roll (サイコロを振る). The pieces you can move light up; press the one you want to move.
If no piece can move, the turn passes by itself (on a 6 you roll again).
The piece that moved last is marked with a dotted ring.

Tips

On a 6, decide between bringing out a new piece and moving your leader. More pieces on the board means more choices.
Right behind another colour's piece (within six squares) is where you get taken. Wait on a star square to be safe.
Once a piece enters its own coloured lane, nobody can take it.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces are there?: Four each by default. In room and CPU matches you can choose two for a shorter game.
Can I play alone?: Yes, against the CPU, without signing in. Online, the CPU also takes any seats that are not filled.
What happens if a player leaves during a game?: The CPU takes over for them, so the game does not stop. Online, you have 15 seconds per turn; if time runs out, the roll or move is made for you.
Is Ludo free to play?: Yes, it costs nothing. Games against the CPU and solo modes work right away without signing in. Online play (random matches and private rooms) and saving stats or leaderboard scores require signing in with a Google account. To play with a friend, your friend also needs to create an account and register as your friend.