Ludo: The fun never ends

Ludo, the classic board game that has been a staple in households around the world, is a game that transcends generations and brings people together for hours of fun and excitement.

What's the origin of Ludo and where was Ludo Invented?

Ludo, as we know it today, has a fascinating history that dates back centuries is originated in India. The game in the past was known as "Pachisi," which means twenty-five in Sanskrit, a reference to the number of spaces on the game board. Pachisi was often played by Indian royalty and nobility, and it was not merely a form of entertainment but a strategic game that required skill and intellect.

The game bloomed in Western world, where it underwent some modifications. In the United Kingdom, the game was named "Ludo," derived from the Latin word "ludus," which means "I play." This new version simplified the game and made it more accessible to a broader audience. It gained immense popularity in Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and quickly became a beloved family pastime.

How to play Ludo?

Playing Ludo is easy and simple to learn. Here's a basic overview of how to play:

• Objective: The goal of Ludo is to move all your four colored tokens from the starting area to your home column before your opponents do.
• Setup: Each player selects a color and places their four tokens in their respective starting area. The board consists of a circular track with four colored home columns and a central area that acts as a crossroads.
• Roll the Dice: Players take turns rolling a six-sided die to determine how many spaces they can move a token. A player can choose to move one token the rolled number of spaces or move one token the rolled number of spaces and another token the rolled number of spaces in a different direction.
• Reaching Home: To enter a token into the home column, a player must roll the exact number needed. If the rolled number is greater than what is required, the token remains outside the home column.
• Capturing Opponent's Tokens: If a player's token lands on a space occupied by an opponent's token, the opponent's token is sent back to their starting area.
• Safe Spaces: Safe spaces are typically designated by a star symbol, and tokens on these spaces cannot be captured by opponents.
• Winning: The first player to get all four tokens into their home column is declared the winner.

Rules of Ludo

• To enjoy a fair and fun game of Ludo, it's essential to follow some basic rules:
• Tokens must travel around the board in a clockwise direction.
• Tokens cannot pass or land on spaces occupied by their own color. However, they can pass their own tokens on safe spaces.
• When a player rolls a six, they get another turn.
• If a player rolls three consecutive sixes, their turn is forfeited, and the next player goes.
• Captured tokens can only re-enter the game when a player rolls a six.
• Players must roll the exact number needed to move a token into the home column which is the most fun and intense part of the game.

Online Ludo or Board Ludo?

Personally, for me board Ludo is the best and more fun than online ludo because you have people, faces and expressions to watch and rejoice in the game play. But either played with people on-screen or off-screen the game fun levels will never drop.

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