Eni ti o bori ninu ayo tita ni ……..

Ayo is a traditional Yoruba board game. The winner of an ayo game is called “ota.” The loser is called “ope.” These are the special names for players.

Ayo requires strategy and counting skills. Two players compete by moving seeds around holes in a wooden board. The game tests your thinking ability.

Traditional games have their own vocabulary. Learning these terms connects you to Yoruba cultural activities and pastimes.