Ludo is a popular board game that involves strategy and luck. The objective is simple: move your coins around the board by rolling dice without getting caught or eliminated.

Here's an in-depth look at how to play Ludo:

Number of Players:

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1-4 players can participate, either solo or in pairs (doubles).

Equipment Needed:

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* 16 tokens (coins) divided into four colors: green, blue, red, and yellow

* One six-sided die

Setup:

Before the game begins, each player chooses a color. The remaining coins are placed on their respective starting points.

Objective:

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The goal is to be the first player or team to get all of your tokens around the board and back home safely!

Gameplay:

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1. Players roll one six-sided die at a time.

2. Roll doubles (two numbers that match) for a special move:

* Skip another player's turn

* Move extra spaces on your own turn

Token Movement:

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* Each token can only be moved forward around the board, except when using specific moves like 'safe passage' or 'stealing an opponent's coin.'

Capture and Kill:

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1. When a single opponents' coin lands exactly on another player's space (your color), you capture that coin.

2. The captured coins are placed at your starting point.

Special Moves:

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* Safe Passage: If one of your tokens reaches the last row while rolling doubles, it can move safely around any other token without being captured or killed until it reaches its own home square.

* Steal an Opponent's Coin: Roll a six with both dice to steal another player's coin from anywhere on their path and return them back to your starting point.

Ludo Rules:

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### Rule #1. Starting the Ludio Game

To begin, each player chooses one token of their color (green, blue, red or yellow). The remaining tokens are placed on their respective starting points according to how many players there are:

* 2-3 Players: Each player starts with two coins.

* 4+ Players: Divide into teams of four. Each team has three coins.

### Rule #2. Rules for Die & its Number in Ludo

The die used is a six-sided cube, with numbers from one to six marked on each side. The roll determines how many spaces you can move your token forward around the board according to these rules:

* Roll 1-6: Move that number of spaces counterclockwise around the board.

* If two or more players land on the same space at once, they must draw a penalty card and follow its instructions.

### Rule #3. Rules for Killing or Capturing Coins in Ludo

A player can only capture another's coin if their own token lands exactly on top of it when rolling doubles with both dice (not just one die). If you roll two sixes with your first throw, then all other players must return three coins each to the starting point.

### Rule #4. Rules for Cooperation between Teammates in Doubles

When playing as a team:

* Both teammates take turns rolling the die.

* A player cannot move another teammate's coin unless instructed by their partner (by throwing doubles).

Ludo Fouls & Penalties:

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If you break any of these rules during gameplay, your turn is lost and you must return one of your coins to its starting point:

1. Moving a token forward without rolling the die first.

2. Rolling an opponent's coin off the board with your own piece.

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Ludo is a fun game that requires strategy, luck, and good sportsmanship! Remember these simple rules: move clockwise around the board using the numbers on your dice roll; capture opponents' coins by landing exactly on their space when rolling doubles. Most importantly - enjoy playing Ludio!

Official rules of ludo