Rules and etiquette

How to play Ludo King with clean rules

This guide breaks down the ludo game flow for beginners and returning players, including public rooms and private ludo club tables. If you still need ludo download steps, start with the Download App page.

Board setup

Each player starts with four tokens. The goal is to move all tokens from home to the center path.

Starting roll

Most versions require a specific roll to leave home. Check the room rules before you begin.

Safe squares

Marked tiles protect tokens from capture. Use them strategically in any ludo game match.

Turn order and movement

Roll the dice

Digital dice determine movement. Some rooms add a short timer per turn.

Move one token

Choose a legal path and move the token according to the rolled number.

Capture rules

If you land on an opponent outside a safe square, their token returns home.

Endgame and scoring

Finish by moving all tokens into the center. Some Ludo King rooms show points or rankings, but rules stay consistent.

Finish order

First to bring all tokens home finishes the match. Others follow the same path.

Etiquette

Keep chat respectful and avoid stalling. This is especially important in ludo club rooms.