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ludu

Ludu is a term with multiple meanings across languages and cultures. In the context of games, ludu (often rendered Ludo in English) refers to a family of cross-shaped board games derived from the Indian Pachisi. The modern, commercially produced version known as Ludo was popularized in the early 20th century by British and European game publishers. The standard rules involve four tokens per player, a dice roll to determine movement, and a goal of moving all one’s pieces from the starting area to a central home area while avoiding or signaling opponents’ pieces. Numerous regional variants exist, with different board layouts, rules for entering home, and options for capturing or blocking.

In Burmese language and culture, ludu is the word for “the people” and has long been used

Etymology and usage: Spelling variations reflect transliteration from different languages; context determines whether ludu refers to

See also: Ludo; Pachisi.

in
the
names
of
publications
and
journals
associated
with
a
prominent
Burmese
journalist
family.
The
Ludu
press
is
remembered
for
its
role
in
media,
literature,
and
social
commentary,
and
the
word
has
become
linked
in
Myanmar
with
popular
journalism
and
public
discourse.
The
term’s
usage
in
Burma
is
distinct
from
its
use
in
gaming
and
is
not
related
to
the
board
game
beyond
the
shared
transliteration.
the
game,
to
Burmese
media,
or
to
the
broader
concept
of
“the
people.”