Ludo RPG
Industry
Board Games
Client
Self Initiated
Service
Game Design, System Crafting
Date
2024-25
Concept
Redesign Ludo as a modular RPG-style board game where each token represents a unique character with lore, stats, and special abilities. Introduce power-ups, traps, and narrative-driven battle mechanics to create a layered experience that blends chance, tactics, and storytelling—while preserving the simplicity of the original game.
Challenge
Classic board games like Ludo offer cultural familiarity but lack depth, variation, and opportunities for storytelling—missing out on the cognitive and creative benefits of strategic play. How might we reimagine a traditional game to introduce richer mechanics without overwhelming its casual, accessible charm?
Insight
Games like Dungeons & Dragons have seen a mainstream revival, offering immersive, collaborative storytelling and strategy. But for many, they’re too complex to dive into. By layering modular mechanics, asymmetric roles, and light strategy onto a game as familiar as Ludo, we can ease players into the world of role-playing—bridging casual play and imaginative depth.
