About Ludo Online Xmas
Ludo Online Xmas is the classic race around the cross-shaped board, dressed up for the holidays. Play against bots when you want a quick game, join random matchmaking for a real opponent, or share a private code so relatives in other cities can sit at the same table.
Ludo comes from Pachisi, a much older Indian race game, and the simplified version went on sale in England in 1896. Its long popularity comes from a simple balance: the dice decide how far you can move, but you decide which token moves.
How to play
- Each player starts with four tokens in a corner base. Your goal is to bring all four around the board and into your home column before anyone else does.
- Roll the die on your turn. You normally need a six to bring a token out of its base.
- Move one token forward by the number you rolled. Choosing which token to move is the main decision in the game.
- Land exactly on an opponent's token and it goes back to its base.
- Rolling a six usually earns another roll, so keep watch for chains that can suddenly swing a game.
These are the usual rules. If the game shows you something different on screen, follow the game.
Tips
- Advance two or three tokens together rather than sprinting with one. A lone runner has nothing to fall back on if it gets captured.
- Pay attention to the six squares in front of an opponent. Those are the squares where a single die roll can catch you.
- Keep one token near your start square late in the game. It can capture rivals as they come round.
- When a six gives you the choice, opening a new token usually beats moving a token that is already safe.
Want to go deeper? Read our guide: How to Play Ludo: Rules, Safe Squares and Winning Tips.
Questions about Ludo Online Xmas
Can I play Ludo Online Xmas with friends?
Yes. Create a private code in the game and send it to your friends so they can join your table.
Do I need a six to start in Ludo?
In the standard rules, yes. A six is what brings a token out of its base and onto the board.
