Can you remember where you were when you first played Monopoly with a sibling, or had your first passionate exchange with friends over who really won a Taboo game? We all have a board-game story. And this is why they have remained relevant, delighting both the young and old – even in the increasingly, fast-paced digital world we live in.

When Bestman Games first opened shop, Nimi Akinkugbe, CEO of Bestman Games, and one of Nigeria’s most-well-known entrepreneurs, set out to change the narrative of African family-entertainment, and introduce the best in gaming culture to a new generation. From the traditional days of Ayo and Snakes and Ladders, board games have always been a mainstay in Nigerian culture. Most recently, Nigeria’s status as the number one scrabble nation, and the launch of the Monopoly Board Game as an official Lagos State sport are a clear signal that they continue to play an important role in society.

Bestman Games first came into our collective pop-culture consciousness with Lagos Monopoly, the first Monopoly board game focused on an African city. The game was very well received, and quickly became a source of national pride, spreading a positive, new narrative about the popular city and its industrious people. Monopoly Tournaments have now become a regular educational past-time, at many secondary schools and universities across the country. It was this early success and welcome reception, that got Nimi thinking about what it would take to craft a new and original board game, that was truly home-grown but global at heart.

Bestman quickly went to work, combining a fresh take on a core theme of Nigerian society, with the thrill and heart of the most beloved international games – while keeping the top-standards and artistic flair, Bestman Games is well known for.  The result, says Nimi, is a unique board game that is educative, super-fun and most of all, has the power to impact and transform our society.

The journey has taken 3-years of non-stop work – but it’s been worth it. It’s finally here! Thankfully though, we don’t have to wait much longer to find out what this amazing all-Nigerian made board game is, and get our hands on it. Watch out for the special Bestman Games Unveiling Event, coming on the 30^th November 2017. We can’t wait!

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