₦airaland Forum

Fellow Nairaland members, how many of you
remember playing Ayo Olopon as a child?

I grew up watching elders play this game under
the tree in the compound. The strategy involved
was incredible — no wonder it was called
"The Game of the Intellectuals."

For those who don't know:
- It is a 700 year old Yoruba board game
- 2 players, 12 pits, 48 seeds
- You capture your opponent's seeds through
strategic sowing around the board
- It was played by community leaders and elders
to demonstrate intelligence

My question to Nairaland:
Do you think traditional African games like
Ayo Olopon should be taught in Nigerian schools
as part of cultural education for our children?

Would love to hear your thoughts and childhood
memories of this great game! 🙏🏾

OluOG:
Fellow Nairaland members, how many of you
remember playing Ayo Olopon as a child?

I grew up watching elders play this game under
the tree in the compound. The strategy involved
was incredible — no wonder it was called
"The Game of the Intellectuals."

For those who don't know:
- It is a 700 year old Yoruba board game
- 2 players, 12 pits, 48 seeds
- You capture your opponent's seeds through
strategic sowing around the board
- It was played by community leaders and elders
to demonstrate intelligence

My question to Nairaland:
Do you think traditional African games like
Ayo Olopon should be taught in Nigerian schools
as part of cultural education for our children?

Would love to hear your thoughts and childhood
memories of this great game! 🙏🏾

Draught is now more popular