Players in opposing partnerships of two attempt to move pieces around a cross-shaped track. Moves are determined by throws of the dice. The partnership whose pieces first complete the course by returning to the centre space is the winner …

Judith smiled. How ironical. Ludo had been her favourite game as a kid. It’s only a word. Does it really matter? She walked away from the voice in her head and stared out into the garden. How peaceful it all looked. The trees a still green. So unlike how she felt inside. Is it worth all this fuss? the voice persisted.