West Africa's Favorite Party Game Is Back - And It's Spicier Than Ever!
Get ready for the ultimate West African party experience! Jollof Wars 2nd Edition combines your favorite game formats with words that truly represent West African culture, creating an unforgettable blend of fun, laughter, and fierce competition.
Whether you're describing "Shaku Shaku" with just gestures, explaining "Side Hustle" in 5 words or less, or singing about "Burna Boy"—this game guarantees non-stop entertainment and cultural celebration that brings everyone together.
What's Inside: 627 West African words across different "spice levels":
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No Spice (Easy)- Perfect warm-up words
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Mild Spice (Medium)- Getting interesting now
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Full Spice (Challenging) - Bring your A-game!
Remember: Everyone's spice tolerance is different - you might find some "spicy" words surprisingly easy!
Also includes:
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60-second sand timer for fast-paced rounds
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Complete game guide with all rules and variations
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Mini West African cultural overview
How to Play:
Goal: Get your team to guess as many words as possible in 60 seconds!
Split into teams, pick a color, and let the games begin! Each color has its own unique challenge:
Red Cards 🟥 - One Word + Gestures
How would you describe "Shaku Shaku" or "Firewood" with just one word and hand movements?
White Cards⬜️ - Maximum 5 Words
Can you explain "Dictator" or "Side Hustle" in 5 words or less?
Green Cards🟩 - Explain However You Like
Full freedom to describe "Riddles" or "Mansa Musa" any way you want!
Yellow Cards🟨 - Sing or Rap It
Time to channel your inner artist describing "Burna Boy" or "Makossa"!
New Scoring System:
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1 point for each correctly guessed word
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Bonus 2 points for completing all 3 words on a card (5 points total per card!)
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Opposing team gets 1 point for skipped/penalized words
Game Details
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Ages: 14+ (though younger kids love watching the chaos!)
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Players: 4+ (more players = more laughter)
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Game Time: 30-60 minutes of pure entertainment
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Contents: 627 words across multiple difficulty levels
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Style: Fast-paced, team-based, culturally rich
Why You'll Love It
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Celebrates West African culture with authentic words and references
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Brings generations together - Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby boomers can all participate
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Creates hilarious moments you'll talk about for years
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Easy to learn but challenging to master
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Perfect icebreaker for parties, gatherings, and cultural events
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Builds cultural connections whether you're from the region or curious about it
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Flexible gameplay - choose which color you want to play
What's New in the 2nd Edition?
Fresh cultural references:
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627 total words (40% up from the original count)
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240 completely new words you haven't seen before
Enhanced Gameplay:
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Dedicated color cards - no more card splits between colors
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3 words per card - more variety, more strategy
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New scoring system - bonus points for completing full cards
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Streamlined rules - easier to learn, more fun to play
Strategic Depth:
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Must attempt all 3 words on each card before moving to the next
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Can't go back once you move to a new word
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Players typically cover 6 words (2 cards) per 60-second round.
Perfect For:
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West African family gatherings and reunions
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Cultural festivals and African student associations
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Diaspora community events and celebrations
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International parties introducing friends to West African culture
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Game nights with diverse, fun-loving groups
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Educational settings exploring African culture
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Thoughtful gifts for West Africans abroad
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Anyone who loves culturally rich party games
Ready to bring the spice?
From Lagos to Accra, Dakar to Abuja - let the Jollof Wars begin!