Ludo Tips & Strategy — Win More Games

This in-depth Ludo strategy guide will help you improve every aspect of the game. It focuses on positioning, risk assessment, smart captures, and planning — actionable advice you can apply instantly on the home game.

Opening Moves

When the game begins, many players wait for a 6 and then push just one token forward repeatedly. A better approach is to spread your options: release two tokens early to create multiple movement paths. This increases your chances of being flexible when dice rolls are unfavorable. The early game is about establishing presence on the board without giving easy capture opportunities.

Mid-game Positioning

Once tokens are on the track, evaluate the board constantly. Track opponents’ near-term moves (1–2 rolls ahead) — this helps you avoid walking into capture range. Use safe squares to stall if necessary and keep at least one token near home to secure a finish when the end-game arrives.

Capture vs Safety Tradeoff

Capturing an opponent is high reward: it sets them back and grants momentum. But capture also places your token at that square, possibly exposing it to counter-capture. Only capture if you can survive subsequent turns, or if eliminating that opponent will significantly slow down their game. Evaluate whether a capture improves your net position.

Blocking & Control

Standing two tokens together (when rules allow) creates valuable blocks. Position blocks in choke points to force opponents to detour or stall. Blocking can be particularly effective in multiplayer games where one player running away unopposed will win quickly.

End-game Finishing

The final phase is about exact rolls and safety. Keep one token purposely close to home so you can quickly finish when the dice cooperate. Avoid exposing your lead to multiple opponents — play safe, use small moves, and avoid risky jumps unless necessary.

Practical Exercises

• Practice releasing two tokens in the first ten moves.
• Try defensive rounds: focus on protecting tokens rather than capturing for a full match and note how often you finish.
• Play 4-player matches and work on block positioning.

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Closing Advice

Strategy trumps pure luck when you practice consistently. Combining risk-aware captures with safe board control leads to the most reliable wins. For a rules refresher, see our complete rules guide.

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