While there certainly is some strategy and skill involved in Ludo, it is largely a luck-based game. This is because players are heavily impacted by which dice roll they get, which is completely random.  For example, it can take players 10 turns to get their first piece out of their home base. On the other hand, players can also roll a 6 right at the beginning and be given a massive advantage. It all comes down to the fate of the dice.