Fun Nigerian games to play online
The games we grew up with, on one table: Whot, Ayo, Ludo, Chess, Checkers and Snakes and Ladders. Free on Naija Table (9ja Tables).
Come to the table- WhotThe Naija card game · 2–8 players
- AyoThe Yoruba seed game · 2 players
- LudoRoll the dice · 2–4 players
- ChessOn a 3D board · 2 players
- CheckersDraughts · 2 players
- Snakes and LaddersClimb and slide · 2–4 players
A mobile game made in Nigeria
Naija Table is a mobile game made in Nigeria, for anyone who grew up shouting "last card" across a table or counting seeds on an Ayo board. It's built for the phone in your pocket and for a Nigerian network: light to load, and it keeps working offline once you've opened it.
Play with friends, family or the AI
- Online with friends: create a room and drop the code in the group chat.
- Against the AI: practise any time, no internet needed.
- Pass and play: one phone, everyone around it.
- Your house rules: play the way your table plays.
Questions
What are fun Nigerian games to play with friends?
Whot, Ludo and Ayo are the classics: quick to learn, loud at the table and great with a group. Chess, Checkers (draughts) and Snakes and Ladders round out the table. Naija Table has all six in one app.
Is there a mobile game made in Nigeria for Whot and Ludo?
Yes. Naija Table is a mobile game made in Nigeria. It brings Whot, Ludo, Ayo, Chess, Checkers and Snakes and Ladders to a 3D table on your phone, in the browser or on Android.
Can I play Nigerian games offline?
Yes. Open Naija Table once, then play against the AI or pass the phone around with no internet connection.
Is Naija Table free?
Yes. Naija Table is free to play. Chips are just for fun and are never sold or cashed out.
What is 9ja Tables?
9ja Tables (9jatables.com.ng) is the home of Naija Table, the app for Nigerian card and board games.