Online Ludo Night: A Simple Plan for Families Living Apart

An online Ludo night is one of the easiest ways to spend time with family who live in another city or country. Pick a time that works across time zones, have one person create a room and share the link in the family group, use voice chat so it feels like sitting at one table, and keep games short so everyone can join. Here is a simple plan that works even for grandparents who are not comfortable with apps.

Why Ludo works for families apart

Many families already know Ludo from childhood, so nobody needs a tutorial. Turns are short, the rules are simple enough for children, and luck means a grandparent can beat a teenager. Playing together online also gives a natural reason to call that is not just “How are you? Fine.”

Plan the night

Pick a time across time zones

If some of the family live abroad, choose a time that is evening for one side and not too late for the other. A weekend works best for most families.

Choose one host

The host should be the person most comfortable with phones. They open Ludo Live, tap Play with Friends, create a room and share the link in the family group a few minutes before the start.

Help older relatives join

• Send the link on its own message so it is easy to tap.
• Tell them: open the link, type your name, tap Play as guest.
• Ask them to open it in Chrome or Safari, not inside Facebook.
• If they get stuck, the host can start with a computer player in their seat and they can watch the next game.

During the game

• Use voice chat so the conversation flows. Headphones help in noisy homes.
• Play Quick mode first to warm up, then a Classic game if everyone is enjoying it.
• Use teams when there are more than four people: two people share one phone and one colour.
• Let children send the emoji reactions. It keeps them involved even when it is not their turn.

More than four people?

Ludo is a game for up to four players, but a family night can have more. Create two rooms and play a mini tournament: the winners of each room play a final. Or rotate after each game so everyone gets a turn.

Make it a habit

A short game every Friday is easier to keep up than a long event once a year. Keep the same host and the same time, and the family group will start asking “Ludo tonight?” on its own.

Frequently asked questions