Classic Ludo board game for Android
Ludo EverestFour climbers. One summit.
Roll the die, race your four climbers up a wooden staircase and be the first to reach the snowy Himalayan summit. The classic Ludo game you grew up with, rebuilt as a mountain.
- No in-app purchases
- 2 to 4 players
- Everyone, PEGI 3
Features
Everything you love about Ludo, on a mountain
Ludo Everest keeps the classic rules and the family fun of Ludo, the board game that grew from the ancient Indian game of Pachisi, and adds a 3D staircase board, calm Himalayan scenery and a collection to unlock.
2 to 4 players
Play Ludo with friends and family on one phone, against the computer, or any mix of both.
Three computer levels
Easy, Normal and Hard bots that think about captures, safety and the race home.
Fully offline
No internet, no account, no sign-in. Play on a plane, a bus or a trek.
A real 3D die
Tap or swipe to throw. The result is drawn fairly first, then the die lands exactly on it.
A living Himalayan board
Prayer flags in the wind, drifting clouds, yaks, monals, red pandas and even a yeti.
45 achievements
Every achievement unlocks something new: mountains, boards, dice, pegs, wildlife and music.
Auto-save every turn
Close the app whenever you like and continue the same match later.
Calm on the eyes
Warm, muted colours, peg symbols for colour-blind players and a reduce motion option.
Smooth on older phones
A small 2.5D renderer made for low-cost Android phones with 2 GB of memory.
Screenshots
See the staircase board
The classic 15 by 15 Ludo layout, with each arm built as a flight of steps rising to the summit. Every board below is real gameplay: 14 screens across ten mountains, eleven materials, three camera angles and the Day and Dusk looks.
How to play
How to play Ludo in six steps
Ludo is a race game for two to four players. Each player has four pegs, called climbers in Ludo Everest. The aim is simple: be the first to bring all four from base camp, once around the board and up your home lane to the summit.
The board is the classic 15 by 15 cross: a 52-tile track around the outside, a 5-tile home lane in the middle of each arm and the finish in the centre.
Roll the die
Tap or swipe the 3D die. Players take turns clockwise, starting from the bottom of the board.
Leave base camp on a 6
Each player has four climbers waiting in base camp. A 6 brings one out onto your start tile.
Climb the staircase
Move one peg forward by the number rolled, up and down the wooden steps around the 52-tile track.
Capture rivals
Land on a rival peg to send it back to its base camp. Star camps and start tiles are safe.
Roll again
A 6, a capture or getting a peg to the summit earns another roll. Three 6s in a row lose the turn.
Reach the summit
After one lap, climb your coloured home lane to the peak with an exact roll. Get all four climbers to the summit to win.
House rules
Classic rules, or your house rules
Every family plays Ludo a little differently. Start with the classic rules, then switch on the house rules you grew up with in Settings. Filter the list to see what is on by default.
- Classic
Need a 6 to leave camp
A peg leaves its base camp only on a 6.
- Optional
A 1 also leaves camp
A 1 brings a peg out too.
- Optional
Three tries for a 6
With no peg out of camp, you get up to three rolls to bring one out.
- Optional
Head start
Everyone begins with one peg already on the start tile.
- Classic
Roll again on a 6
A 6 gives another roll.
- Optional
Roll again on a 1
A 1 gives another roll too.
- Classic
Three 6s lose the turn
A third 6 in a row ends the turn.
- Classic
Roll again after a capture
Sending a rival back to camp earns another roll.
- Classic
Roll again on reaching the summit
Getting a peg home earns another roll.
- Classic
Safe stars and start tiles
No captures on star camps and start tiles.
- Optional
Blockades
Two pegs of one colour block rivals from passing or landing, and cannot be captured.
- Classic
Exact roll to reach the summit
You need the exact number to finish.
- Optional
Bounce back at the summit
A larger roll climbs to the summit and walks back down the extra steps.
- Optional
Capture to go home
A player must capture before their pegs may enter the home lane.
- Optional
End when the first player finishes
Otherwise you can keep playing for second and third place.
Earn your gear
Unlock 45 achievements, collect the Himalaya
No shop and no purchases: every look is earned by playing. Build a daily streak and climb from Base Camp to the Summit.
Mountains
Each board theme is named after a Himalayan peak and paints the sky, the light and the summit in its own colours.
- EverestSagarmatha, 8,849 m. Misty dawn over the roof of the world.
- Ama DablamMother's necklace. Soft lilac first light.
- AnnapurnaGoddess of the harvest. Warm golden hour.
- ManasluMountain of the spirit. Cool teal mist.
- LhotseSouth peak. Steel-blue storm light.
- MakaluThe great black. Violet evening haze.
- Cho OyuTurquoise goddess. Glacier blue.
- DhaulagiriWhite mountain. Bright, clean and pale.
- KangchenjungaFive treasures of snow. Sunrise over the forest.
- MachhapuchhreThe fishtail. Rose gold at sunset.
Boards
The staircase tiles can be rebuilt in eleven materials, from the classic wooden board to clear glacier ice.
- WoodenWarm kraft pine, the classic board.
- BirchPale birch, light and calm.
- MudSun-dried clay, cracked by the wind.
- Stone pavedCobbles laid by hand, like a village lane.
- SnowPacked snow steps, cut by a climber's axe.
- Ice blocksClear glacier ice with frost in the cracks.
- Mossy stoneStone blocks with grass growing in the joints.
- Red brickWarm clay bricks, like an old Kathmandu courtyard.
- MarblePale polished marble with soft grey veins.
- BambooGreen-gold bamboo slats with their nodes.
- SandstoneWarm layered slabs, gently worn.
Floors
The ground the board stands on.
- Gray slateCool flagstone, the default.
- Alpine grassA summer meadow with little tufts.
- SnowFresh snow with soft drifts.
- River pebblesSmooth stones from the Dudh Koshi.
- Red earthThe dry red ground of Mustang.
- Glacier iceBlue ice with deep cracks.
Dice
A real 3D die you tap or swipe to throw. Every style rolls exactly as fair as the next.
- ClassicIvory with crisp edges.
- RoundedSoft, pebble-smooth corners.
- WoodenCarved pine with burnt pips.
- BoneOld yak bone, carved by hand.
- Summit BrassPolished brass with dark pips.
- JadeGreen stone with gold pips.
- Red LacquerGlossy Nepali lacquer with gold pips.
- Glacier GlassClear icy glass with frosted edges.
- TurquoiseTibetan turquoise with dark veins.
Pegs
Your four climbers can dress for the expedition.
- ClassicTurned wood, lacquered.
- BackpackerReady for the trek, pack and all.
- Woolly HatA warm bobble hat for the cold.
- SummiteerCarries a little summit flag.
- Stone CairnStacked trail stones, the top one in your colour.
- Butter LampA monastery lamp with a small warm flame.
- Prayer WheelGold-rimmed, ready to spin a blessing.
- ClimberHelmet, headlamp, rope and ice axe.
- Little EverestA tiny snow-capped summit of your own.
- YakCurved horns and a shaggy fringe.
- Ice CrystalFaceted glacier ice with a cold sparkle.
- Mountain KingA tall crowned piece for the boss of the board.
Music
Ten original, relaxing tracks inspired by the Himalaya, composed for long, calm games.
- Everest BreezeBansuri flute over a warm drone.
- Monastery DawnSinging bowls and low horns at first light.
- Yak TrailA steady walking drum and yak bells.
- Rhododendron ValleyHang drum and flute among spring blossoms.
- Tea House EveningA cosy plucked waltz by the stove.
- Glacier NightSparse icy bells under the stars.
- Prayer WheelLittle cymbals and a drum, turning round and round.
- Monsoon CloudsSoft rain on the roof, hang drum and flute.
- Sherpa SongA folk-style flute tune over the madal.
- Summit SunriseWarm and rising, for the last steps to the top.
Wildlife
Animals wander past the board while you play.
- Yak herdShaggy yaks grazing their way along the valley.
- Himalayan monalNepal's rainbow pheasant, strutting by or flying over.
- Blue sheepA pair of bharal picking their way along the ridge.
- Red pandaWanders in, sits up for a look around, wanders off.
- Snow leopardThe ghost of the mountains, prowling the ridge.
- Bearded vultureSoars across the sky on long, narrow wings.
- YetiPeeks out from behind a boulder. Shh.
Made with care
Calm, fair and light on your phone
- Easy on the eyes. Warm, muted colours with no harsh pure white or black, tuned for long family games.
- Colour-blind friendly. Every player colour also has its own peg symbol.
- Gentle motion. Reduce motion and adjustable animation speed in Settings.
- Runs on older phones. Built and tested for low-cost Android phones with 2 GB of memory.
- Private by default. No ads, no accounts, no advertising ID. Read the privacy policy.
FAQ
Questions about Ludo Everest
Is Ludo Everest free to play?
Yes. Ludo Everest is free on Google Play, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Everything in the game, including every board, die and peg, is unlocked by playing.
Can I play Ludo offline?
Yes. The whole game plays offline: matches against the computer and pass-and-play with friends on one phone need no internet connection, no account and no sign-in.
How many players can play?
Two to four players. Each of the four colours can be a person, a computer player or switched off, so you can play solo against up to three computer opponents, with friends on one phone, or any mix.
Are the dice fair?
Yes. Every roll is drawn from a fair random number generator before the die starts to tumble, and the 3D die then lands exactly on that face. The animation never changes the result.
Which Ludo rules does it use?
Classic Ludo rules out of the box: a 6 to leave base, another roll on a 6, safe star squares, captures send a rival home and an exact roll to finish. You can switch on popular house rules such as blockades, bounce back at the summit, head start or capture to go home.
Will it run on my older phone?
Ludo Everest is built for low-cost Android phones with 2 GB of memory. The 3D board is drawn by a small, efficient renderer and the game adjusts its graphics quality to keep play smooth.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. It is rated for everyone (PEGI 3). There is no chat, no ads, no purchases, no links out of the app and no personal data is collected.
Is it accessible for colour-blind players?
Yes. Each player colour also has its own peg symbol, the colours are muted and easy on the eyes, and you can reduce motion and change the animation speed in Settings.
Can I continue a game later?
Yes. The game saves automatically after every turn, so you can close the app and continue your match where you left off.
Is there an iPhone version?
Ludo Everest is on Android first. An iOS version is planned for later.
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Gather the family, roll a six and start the climb
Ludo Everest is free on Google Play for Android phones and tablets.
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