Aeroplane Chess is a digital version of the board game known in different places as Ludo, Flying Chess or Aeroplane Chess. Four players each fly a set of planes out of their home base, around a shared track, and into the centre. Dice decide how far you move, and landing on an opponent sends their plane back to the start.
The reason this version is worth a look is its rules handling. Aeroplane Chess is played differently almost everywhere it is played, and most digital versions pick one variant and leave you with it. This one presets the two most common rule sets and then gives you two more slots to define rules yourself, which means you can set it up to match however you played it growing up.
How to Play Aeroplane Chess
Roll the dice on your turn and move a plane that many spaces. Most rule sets require a six to launch a plane out of your base, so your first few turns are often spent waiting. Once a plane is on the track you are racing it home while trying not to give opponents an easy target.
Landing on a square occupied by an opponent sends their plane back to base, which is where the game gets its bite. Winning means getting all your planes to the centre, so the race is long enough that one bad landing late on can undo a great deal of progress.
Controls
- Roll: click or tap the dice.
- Move: tap the plane you want to move that many spaces.
- Rules: choose from two preset rule sets, or define your own in the two customisable slots.
- Players: supports play against computer opponents.
Tips and Tricks
- Get a second plane out before pushing the first one far. A single plane on the track is easy to hunt.
- Do not stack planes on obvious landing squares. Spread the risk.
- When an opponent is one plane from finishing, prioritise blocking them over advancing yourself.
- Set the rules before you start rather than mid-game. The presets differ enough to change basic strategy.
- Count the distance an opponent needs to reach you before you land on a square. Most captures are avoidable.
Who This Game Is For
This suits anyone who grew up with Ludo or Flying Chess and wants the version they remember rather than someone else's. The customisable rule slots are the feature that sets it apart.
It is a dice game, so luck plays a large part. Players who want outcomes determined purely by skill should look at the chess and strategy titles in our library instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aeroplane Chess the same as Ludo?
They are closely related. Aeroplane Chess, Flying Chess and Ludo share the same core of rolling dice, racing pieces around a track and sending opponents home. The details differ by region, which is why this version lets you set them.
Can I change the rules?
Yes. Two common rule sets are preset, and there are two further slots you can configure yourself.
Can I play against the computer?
Yes. You can face computer-controlled opponents rather than needing three other people.
Game Credit and Source
Aeroplane Chess was made by an independent third-party developer and reaches this page through the browser games platform GamePix. Nelof did not create or host this game, and all rights to its code, artwork and audio remain with the original developer. The description, controls, tips and answers on this page were written by the Nelof team. If you are the developer and want this listing corrected or taken down, contact us and we will action it.
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