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If you're a fan of the popular Ludo game, this is an app for you

If you're a fan of the popular Ludo game, this is an app for you

Vote: (726 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Gamotronix

Version: 8.4.0.287

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(726 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Gamotronix

8.4.0.287

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Clean, easy to use interface.
  • Comes with snakes & ladders.
  • Free to download and play.
  • You can play in many ways, including against a computer, friends, or in a league.
  • Comes with many features that make playing a breeze, including Facebook integration and the ability to play a computer opponent while not connected to the internet.
  • Comes with a variety of in-game themes and customization, and these options are regularly enhanced, ensuring that the game is constantly being improved.

Cons

  • Contains blatant pay to win in-app purchases.
  • Many reviews noted that the AI system appears to not be nearly random enough, giving computer players advantageous dice rolls, depending on the circumstances.
  • Some players noted that the game uncomfortably heats up their device.

Ludo King is the Android version of the popular board game. It is a highly popular app, regularly appearing at or near the #1 spot for game downloads on the Google Play store. At the moment, it has more than seven million ratings, averaging over 4.3 stars. It also boasts more than 500 million downloads, an astonishingly high number for a board game that many have never even heard of.

Ludo King is a classic game. Like many games, it involves rolling dice, moving tokens, and getting all of your tokens home. Your job is to be the first player to get all four tokens home first, and doing so wins the game. It is an older game and has been around for centuries, but the Ludo King App does a good job of finding new ways to put a fresh spin on this classic game. For players who are new but have enjoyed games like Sorry, they will quickly find a good time in this game, as it successfully intermingles random dice rolls and the need for planning and strategy.

The app does a great job of adding excitement and features to this well-known classic. It will regularly organize leagues, allowing players to play against strangers. Winning those leagues can earn you rewards, like a variety of in-game currency. Playing against the computer is as simple a matter as starting a "vs. computer" game, and the app allows you to play as a 1 vs. 1 or against up to five other computer players. This game also works even if you don't have an internet connection, so if you are looking for something to do while you are disconnected from the internet - say, on a plane - this game is perfect.

However, this computer version of the game isn't perfect. Many players have noted that the computer seems to get the perfect dice roll at the perfect moment, giving it an advantage over you. This may be designed to enhance the game's in-app purchases, and if true, this "rubber banding" effect is a huge problem that can suck quite a bit of enjoyment out of the game by making you feel as if you can't really win.

The app allows for it to be integrated with Facebook, and for the purposes of multiplayer, this is fantastic. You can install the app and hook it up to your Facebook account. From there, you can invite players to play with you. This allows you to play the game with people you know and like, while also allowing the app to get more and more people hooked into it. You can also play against random players online, or a friend via a local game. Truly, this game ensures that you always have a way to play. It's actually very impressive - and particularly out of a free app!

Furthermore, no matter where you are playing, you can communicate with your opponent, as the game comes with an easy to use the in-app chat function, which was recently updated to include voice chat. You also have the option of creating your own profile and customizing it to an extent, setting up your own profile name, picture, and token. It's not much, but it does give you some limited options for in-game player customization.

The longer the game is out, the more is added to it. New game modes and a variety of new themes are added regularly. Indeed, the most recent update of the app added a variety of new themes, including Nature, Egypt, Pinball, and more. This is one of the best things about the game: Not only is it regularly being updated, but the game seems truly dedicated toward ensuring that you have a customized experience that best fits your needs and how you want to experience it.

Board of Ludo King? Fear not: The app also comes with Snakes & Ladders, allowing players to easily play another highly popular game if they choose to do so. As already noted, the app has an exceptionally clean interface, so switching back and forth between the two apps is a breeze.

One of the negatives about this game is its in-app purchases. These are already bad enough, but making an in-app purchase allows you to buy extra dice, giving you the ability to beat the game faster than any others. This is a textbook definition of "pay to win" and can be very frustrating for your opponents who may not have the money or desire to buy dice in an online game.

Pros

  • Clean, easy to use interface.
  • Comes with snakes & ladders.
  • Free to download and play.
  • You can play in many ways, including against a computer, friends, or in a league.
  • Comes with many features that make playing a breeze, including Facebook integration and the ability to play a computer opponent while not connected to the internet.
  • Comes with a variety of in-game themes and customization, and these options are regularly enhanced, ensuring that the game is constantly being improved.

Cons

  • Contains blatant pay to win in-app purchases.
  • Many reviews noted that the AI system appears to not be nearly random enough, giving computer players advantageous dice rolls, depending on the circumstances.
  • Some players noted that the game uncomfortably heats up their device.