- What the Ludo King listings say about offline play
- The two modes that work without signal
- What needs a connection
- Setting up Ludo King before a trip
- Is Ludo King OK for children?
- Phones, tablets and other offline games
- House rules for pass and play
- Why the offline mode is so handy
- The short version for families
- Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can play Ludo King offline. Its Google Play listing says it supports an offline mode where you play against the computer or with people in the same room using pass and play. Online multiplayer with friends elsewhere still needs an internet connection.
Ludo King has more than 1B downloads on Google Play, and a lot of those games happen on sofas, in cars and round kitchen tables rather than over the internet. The good news is that the developer built it with that in mind.
Here's exactly what the Google Play and App Store listings say, which modes work without a connection, and how to set up a game for the family before you lose signal.
What the Ludo King listings say about offline play
| Listing | What it says |
|---|---|
| Google Play | Offline mode: play with the computer, or local multiplayer in pass and play mode |
| Google Play | No internet connection required! Play against the computer |
| Google Play | Local and online multiplayer with family and friends |
| App Store | No internet connection required! |
| Google Play labels | Developer Gametion, rated Everyone, Contains ads, in-app purchases |
| App Store labels | Age rating 4+, size 759.3 MB, in-app purchases |
Both stores say the same thing in slightly different words. You don't need the internet for a game against the computer, and the Google Play listing adds that pass and play works offline too.
The two modes that work without signal
Playing the computer. This is the simplest offline option. You pick your colour, the app plays the others, and you can have a full game on a plane or in a tent.
Pass and play. The listing calls this local multiplayer. Everyone shares one phone or tablet and hands it round on their turn. It's the digital version of the board on the table, and it's the mode most families use on journeys.
What needs a connection
- Online multiplayer: playing friends who aren't in the room needs the internet.
- Ads: the Google Play listing shows a Contains ads label, and ads usually load online.
- Updates: install them at home on Wi-Fi before a trip.
- In-app purchases: both stores list them, so turn on approval for in-app purchases on a child's device.
Setting up Ludo King before a trip
- Install or update Ludo King at home while you're on Wi-Fi; the App Store lists it at 759.3 MB.
- Open the app once and pick the computer or pass and play mode.
- Switch on flight mode and start a short game to check it runs.
- Charge the device, because pass and play keeps the screen on for a long time.
- Agree the house rules before you set off, so there are no arguments in the back seat.
Is Ludo King OK for children?
The Google Play listing rates it Everyone and the App Store gives it an age rating of 4+. That covers the content, not the shop, so it's still worth turning on approval for in-app purchases in the store settings. Pass and play is also a lovely way for younger children to practise counting and taking turns, with a grown-up handing over the phone.
Phones, tablets and other offline games
Ludo King is a big download on iPhone and iPad, so older devices may struggle for space. A tablet makes pass and play much easier, because everyone can see the board, and this list of free offline games for iPad and tablets has more to add for a trip.
If your phone is short on memory, these small offline open world games for low-memory phones take up far less room.
And for checking whether any game really works without signal, here's how to find offline games that don't need wifi.
House rules for pass and play
Pass and play works best when everyone knows the rules before the first roll. Ludo has plenty of family variations, so it's worth agreeing a few things up front: who goes first, whether you need a six to leave home, and what happens when someone lands on your piece.
With young children, keep the grown-up in charge of handing the device round. It stops the phone wandering off mid-game and makes turn-taking part of the fun rather than a squabble. If a game is dragging on, play a shorter one against the computer instead.
Why the offline mode is so handy
A lot of mobile games quietly stop working when the signal drops, which is miserable on a long drive. Ludo King is different, because both store listings say no internet connection is required to play the computer. That makes it one of the easier games to rely on when you're travelling, camping or sitting in a waiting room with weak signal.
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It's also a gentle way to bring a classic board game into places where a real board would be awkward. There are no pieces to lose under a car seat, and the app keeps track of every move for you, so nobody has to remember whose go is next.
The short version for families
Ludo King works offline in two ways: against the computer, or passing one device round the table. Only online games with distant friends need a connection. Update it at home, test it once in flight mode, and it'll happily fill a long journey.
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Ludo King without internet?
Yes. The Google Play and App Store listings both say no internet connection is required to play against the computer.
Can I play Ludo King offline with friends?
Yes, if they're with you. Pass and play mode lets everyone share one device without a connection.
Does online multiplayer need the internet?
Yes. Playing friends who aren't in the room uses online multiplayer, which needs a connection.
Is Ludo King free?
It's free to install, and both store listings show in-app purchases.
How big is Ludo King on iPhone?
The App Store lists it at 759.3 MB.
What age is Ludo King for?
It's rated Everyone on Google Play and 4+ on the App Store.
Who makes Ludo King?
Google Play names Gametion as the developer, and the App Store seller is GAMETION GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES PTE LIMITED.
Does Ludo King have ads?
The Google Play listing shows a Contains ads label.
