Speed Ludo - Where Timing Makes All the Difference
Love playing Ludo but want more? Well, we heard you. SportsBaazi brings you “Speed Ludo”, an all-new variant of the classic Ludo game. This variant is completely compatible with the fast-paced life of today’s world.
It has all the bits of thrills and fun with the nostalgia of the good old days, when every one of us played the strategy board game on Sunday afternoons. That said, let’s start learning about the all new game of Ludo.
What is Speed Ludo?
Speed Ludo is just like the classic strategy Ludo board game with the only difference being the time required to move the token. It becomes bewitching for every player as the game offers limited dice rolls.
Moreover, you don’t have to open the tokens in this variant as they are already opened. With not much to think about the move, the game forces you to focus more and strategize with the foresight of the next few moves as per the dice rolls.
This thrill is exponentially elevated with the time provided to make the move and the gameplay time which usually varies from six to eight minutes. All in all, Speed Ludo is what we call the 21st-century game of ludo.
Now that we have covered the basics of Speed Ludo, let’s move on to the key features of the game.
How to Play Speed Ludo?
There are some fundamental aspects to remember when playing Speed Ludo. While these aspects are simple, they come with a few twists to make each game more fun than traditional Ludo. Once you grasp the basics, fine tune your game to become the ultimate Ludo champ on SportsBaazi.
With that said, let’s learn how to play the Speed Ludo game online on SportsBaazi and win real money.
- You will get four tokens/pawns of the same color in open positions. However, your token colour will be different from that of your opponent.
- You will have a fixed amount of time to move the token as per the number on the dice.
- You can create a random safe zone for yourself in the game if you place two or more tokens of the same colour in a single box.
- The Speed Ludo allows you to get an additional chance. If you roll the dice and score a six, your token reaches its finishing point/home or if you cut your opponent’s token.
- At the end of the game, your rewards will be determined as per your rank or position in the game. The player with the highest points wins the game.
- The game of speed ludo ends when all your four tokens reach home, or the timer runs out.
- You will miss the chance if you fail to move the token. Moreover, you will be removed from the game if you miss the chance three times. You will also lose the game and any hopes to win with it if you quit the game.
- The time limit for a two-player speed Ludo game is six minutes and eight minutes for a four-player game.
If you understand these rules thoroughly, then there is no stopping you from winning the game of Speed Ludo on SportsBaazi. With the rules covered, let’s move onto the next section.
Points System
- You get one point for moving your token by one tile, two for two tiles and so on.
- You can collect points from your opponent by cutting their token. These points collected from the token will add to your total score and the opponent’s cut token goes to its starting position.
- When the token reaches home, its score is multiplied by 2x, 3x, 4x and 5x, depending if it is the first, second, third, or fourth token to reach home.
Common Terms in Speed Ludo
Here are some of the common terms used in Speed Ludo games:
Safe Zone: The Arrow mark tiles of every house colour (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow) are safe zones for all pawns.
Star Tiles: Tiles having a star on them are called star tiles. They are safe for all the tokens. There are a total of eight such star boxes on the board.
Shield Tile: It is a safe zone for you which is created if you’ve two or more tokens of the same colours in a single box.
Tips & Tricks to Win in Speed Ludo
While there is no shortcut to winning a game, you can follow a few simple tips & tricks to win the Speed Ludo game & earn real money. Those tips and tricks are:
- You must try to move the pawns as far as you can. You get one point for moving the token forward in each box.
- Move all your pawns around instead of focusing only on one token. It will help you win the game quickly as compared to when you focus on a single token.
- You must play to win and never shy from cutting as many tokens of your opponent’s as possible. Not only will it get you more points but additional turns as well.
- Remember to use shield tiles as much as possible to prevent your token from getting cut by your opponent/s.
- You must choose your gameplay style and carefully analyse if your opponent has an offensive, defensive or a combination of both as his strategy.
- Ensure you’ve got a stable internet connection so that you don’t lose turns during the game.
Why Play Speed Ludo on SportsBaazi
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SportsBaazi fully complies with the Supreme Court’s “Game of Skill” rulings. As a result, it promotes skill gaming and discourages any form of fraud, bias or collusion. In the true sense, SportsBaazi is synonymous with legality and fair play.
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SportsBaazi offers multiple games which are further classified into different variations and formats. New and exciting variations in tune with the classics allows you to enjoy to the fullest and find and groom the gamer in you and earn real money.
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With a player-centric approach such as self-exclusion along with setting limits on deposits and cash games, you can self-regulate your game sessions to ensure you do not become addicted to this game.
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The games on SportsBaazi feature high-end graphics to offer a visually rich experience. These graphics not only increase the focus of the game but also enhance your overall gaming experience.
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Now that we have covered every aspect of the Speed Ludo variation, start playing and enjoy reminiscing with this classic game.
FAQS
Yes, unlike many other multi-gaming platforms, you can play speed Ludo games on the SportsBaazi Ludo app for free. While it allows new users to understand the game from scratch, it enables seasoned players to hone their skills and develop new strategies that may come useful during cash games.
There are a few differences between Speed Ludo and standard Ludo games that set them apart.
- Speed Ludo is a time and chance-bound game but the classic game of Ludo has no boundaries of time or chances.
- Tokens are in an open position in the Speed Ludo game, whereas you’ve to open the tokens in the normal Ludo game.
- You’re kicked out of the game if you miss three chances in Speed Ludo. On the other hand, you continue to play in classic Ludo no matter how many chances you’ve missed.