Educational game designer, Olajide Aderinto, is using traditional card and board games to promote cultural heritage and encourage informal learning through two products, Pacesetters and Build Naija Ludo.
The games draw on Nigerian history and national identity, adapting familiar recreational formats to make learning more interactive and accessible beyond conventional classrooms.
Pacesetters, developed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Oyo State, is a 52-card educational game that introduces players to personalities, institutions, landmarks and historical developments associated with the state.
The game combines a conventional card-playing format with a historical quiz covering former governors, military administrators, local government areas, landmarks, cultural symbols and significant events.
Through the format, players can test their knowledge, recall historical facts and interact with others while playing, rather than relying solely on textbooks and memorisation.
The game’s design also highlights the role of visual communication in presenting historical information in an accessible format, while balancing
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