Ludu is a traditional board game popular in many South Asian countries, particularly in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. It is played on a square board with a cross-and-circle design, where players race their pieces from start to finish based on the roll of a die. The game can be played by two to four players and often involves elements of strategy and chance. The objective of Ludu is to move all four of a player's pieces around the board and into the home area before the other players do. Players can send opponents' pieces back to the starting area by landing on the same space, adding a competitive edge to the game. Ludu is often enjoyed during family gatherings and social events.