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Ayo FAQ

Answers to common questions about playing Ayo.

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Made by
Hamzat
On start.ng since
October 2026
What is Ayo?

Ayo is also called Ayo Olopon or Oware. It is the seed game from Yoruba land and across West Africa.

How many players?

Two. You can play a friend with a link, find a match, or play the bot.

How do I move?

Pick one of your pits, lift its seeds and drop them one by one, counter-clockwise.

How do I capture?

If your last seed makes one of their pits hold exactly 2 or 3, you capture it. You also capture the pits before it that hold 2 or 3.

How do I win?

Be the first to reach 25.

What if my opponent has no seeds?

You must give them some when you can.

Can I come back if I drop out?

Yes. A player who drops can come back within 10 minutes. You need to be signed in with start.ng.

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