Ayo (a traditional game)

Ayo is a traditional strategy board game popular in West Africa, played on a wooden board with rows of small pits called "holes" or "seeds." The game involves two players who take turns distributing seeds across the pits, aiming to capture more seeds than their opponent. Players strategically move seeds to control specific areas and maximize their captures while preventing the opponent from gaining an advantage. Ayo combines elements of skill, planning, and tactical foresight, making it both engaging and intellectually stimulating. It is valued culturally for fostering social interaction and strategic thinking.