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Ayò

The Seed Game

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The seed game of the Yoruba, played across West Africa for centuries. Out-think the village elders, or play anyone in the world, live.

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Twelve cups, forty-eight seeds and a game older than any kingdom. Sow seeds around the board, land on two or three to capture, and gather 25 to win. Learn the rules from Mama Ronke, test yourself against wise Baba Ayo, then face the Oba himself. When you are ready, tap Play Anyone and we pair you with a live player searching right now, anywhere in the world.

1

Sow

Pick up all the seeds in one of your cups and drop them one by one around the board, counter-clockwise.

2

Capture

If your last seed makes two or three in your opponent's cup, you take them, and the cups before it too.

3

Challenge

Three elders, three levels: Mama Ronke teaches, Baba Ayo tests, and the Oba plays to win.

4

Play live

Play anyone, anywhere: live matchmaking pairs you with a real player in seconds. Or share a room code with a friend.

Ayò is played with the hands, but it is won with the head.

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