Is Ludo A Game Of Chance Or Skill? Matter In High Court, Memes On Twitter

A petition filed in the Bombay High Court seeks a declaration that ludo is a "game of chance and not a game of skill".

A question that often comes up during ludo matches is whether the winning player is employing a clever strategy or making their way to the finishing square thanks to sheer luck. Turns out, the decision about whether this popular game relies on skill or luck may soon be decided by the Bombay High Court - at least in the case of gaming application Ludo Supreme. According to Live Law, a petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court against the makers of Ludo Supreme, alleging that the online game promotes gambling and deviates from the original board game, which is a "game of chance". Bombay HC to consider if Ludo is a game of chance or skillOther pending cases : pic.twitter.com/4xFB1asez0 Bombay High Court to decide whether Ludo is a game of skill or luckMeanwhile 4.64 lakhs pending cases. pic.twitter.com/tBiBLy5Sq6 Meanwhile 4.64 lakhs pending cases at Bombay High Court.#Ludopic.twitter.com/7lHOgo3ctd 4.64 lakh or more cases are pending and Bombay HC yei decide kar rhi hai ki Ludo ek skill wala game hai ya chance #Ludoother cases are like- pic.twitter.com/w4inUJ1GO1 Ludo is half skill half LuckThanks me later pic.twitter.com/Y55AphMlJK The petition, filed by Keshav Muley, seeks a declaration that ludo is a "game of chance and not a game of skill". Provisions of the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887 would apply "if the game is played for stake", it says. The petition has inspired some bemused reactions and led to a flood of memes on Twitter. Take a look: