IslandLudi

The board use for this game is in shape of a square marked with cross. Each arm of the cross is divided into three columns, with the columns divided into six squares. the centre of the cross is the finishing square which is divided into four triangles combined with middle column that appears as a arrow pointing to the finish . To the left of each home column one square from the edge of the board ,is a large starting square on which each players pieces are placed. To initial the start of the game the players take turn to throw a die or two. A player must first throw a six to be able to move a piece onto the starting square. In each subsequent turn the player moves a piece from 1 to 6 squares as indicated by the dice. And every time a player throws six they have the opportunity of bringing a new piece on the board onto the starting square or move other pieces already on the board. In addition the player is also granted another turn as a bonus if a 6 is rolled . However ,if the player cannot make a valid move after first move of 6 they must pass the die to the next player and if a players piece lands on a square containing an opponents piece ; the piece is captured and returns to the starting area.