About Thunder Ludo

Thunder Ludo is a free online version of Ludo, the board game of dice, tokens and last-second captures that has been passed down through generations of families. It runs in any web browser, so you can play against friends, other players or a computer opponent in seconds, on whatever device you have to hand.

Why we built it

Many of us grew up playing Ludo around a single board with family and friends. Today the people we would most like to play with are often in different cities or countries. Thunder Ludo exists so that a game can start the moment someone shares a room code, with no app to install, no account required and no cost to play.

We also wanted the game to feel like the real thing. Thunder Ludo uses the standard rules that most players know, and we have published them in full in our rules guide, so there are no hidden surprises.

How it works

• Real time. Every roll, move and capture appears for all players and spectators within moments, over a live connection to our game server.
• Server-checked play. Dice are rolled on the server, and every move is checked against the rules there before it happens. Your device displays the game, but it can’t change the result.
• Always a game available. Play vs Bot starts instantly, and Quick Match fills empty seats with computer players if no one else turns up within 20 seconds.
• Games that keep moving. Turn timers and automatic moves stop anyone from stalling a game, and a two-minute grace period protects players whose connection drops.

Fair play

Because the server enforces the rules, nobody can make an illegal move or change a roll. Players can report abusive behaviour or suspected cheating from the in-game menu, and our Terms of Service allow us to suspend accounts that break the rules. Suspended accounts are removed from the leaderboard.

We are open about how the game works, including the parts players are often curious about. Our dice, for example, use a balancing system that is explained in plain language in the FAQ.

Our commitments

• Free to play. Every game mode is free.
• Respect for your data. We collect only what we need to run the game and we don’t sell personal information. The Privacy Policy has the details.
• Useful, honest information. Our guides are written to help you understand and enjoy Ludo, and we keep them in line with how the game actually works.

Get in touch

Found a bug, have an idea, or just want to say hello? Visit our contact page. We read every message.