AYO Mancala: Ayo & Oware

LiveAYO Studios1 app · 20.4K installsBoardFreeIn-app purchases: $0.99 - $16.99 per itemcom.adolfo.ayomancala

Master the ancient African game of Ayo. Beautiful, authentic Yoruba mancala.

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Total installs
20,364
exact · Play shows 10,000+
Installs / day
+733
7-day avg · last day +733
Rating
—★
— ratings · — reviews
Released
29 Jun 2026
4mo ago
Last update
30 Sept 2026
v11.4 · 14d ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Installs per day

gain of the exact counter
01,0002,0003,0004,00011 Oct13 Oct14 Oct

Lifetime avg ≈ 190/day (all installs ÷ days since release)

Daily tracking since 10 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
17K18K19K20K21K10 Oct12 Oct14 Oct
05K10K15K20K25K29 Jun10 Oct14 Oct

Dashed: estimate from the release date (no daily data before 10 Oct 2026) · time axis compressed before that day

Daily tracking since 10 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Change timeline

Full history

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 14 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇳🇬 Nigeria (~75%), out of 2 countries where it is charted.

  1. Nigeria75%#3 Trending · Board games
  2. Côte d’Ivoire25%#54 Top free · Games

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 14 Oct
ChartCountryRankChange
Trending · Board games NG#3▲ 1
Trending · Board games CI · 13 Oct#4=
Top free · Board games CI#5=
Top free · Board games NG#20=
Trending · Games NG#49▲ 40
Top free · Games CI#54▲ 4
Trending · Games CI · 13 Oct#131▼ 116

App manifest

Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.

Manifest analysis reads only the required APK ranges. Base APK downloads may need separate device splits to install.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • Shares data with third parties Device or other IDs
  • Collects data App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

4 in 1 group
0 Sensitive1 Notable3 Routine
OtherNotable4

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Step into the world of Ayò Ọlọ́pọ́n — the ancient African board game of strategy, wisdom, and ancestral pride. AYO brings the timeless game of mancala to life with stunning, console-quality visuals and deep cultural authenticity. Sow your seeds, capture your rival's pits, and prove yourself worthy of the title of Ancestor. GAME MODES - Face AI opponents across multiple difficulty levels — from your very first match to the unbeatable Ancestor. - Competitive Mode with three formats: Single Round, Best of 5, and Handicap. - Daily Puzzles — a fresh brain-teaser every single day. - Daily Missions with rewards to keep your winning streak alive. - New to mancala? A built-in tutorial teaches you the rules in minutes. CLIMB THE RANKS - Rise through six leagues, from humble Clay to legendary Ancestor. - Seasonal progression with a Season Pass packed with rewards. - Earn titles, badges, and trophies that show every rival exactly who they're facing. MAKE IT YOURS - Unlock avatars, board skins, and beautiful cosmetics. - Build your collection and display it proudly in your personal Hall of Achievements. - 100% cosmetic rewards — no pay-to-win, ever. Pure skill decides the winner. AUTHENTIC YORUBA HERITAGE Every detail of AYO is crafted with respect for its roots — the Yoruba names, the rules of true Ayoayo, and the spirit of a game passed down through generations across West Africa. This is more than a board game: it's a celebration of African culture and tradition. Whether you call it ayo, ayoayo, oware, awale, congkak, or simply mancala, if you love classic board games, strategy games, and brain games, AYO is your new home for the count-and-capture game the world has played for centuries. Play offline, anytime, anywhere. Download AYO and carry a piece of African heritage in your pocket.

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