How to Build and Publish
Your First African Game
7 steps. Free tools. No coding required for step 1. You can have a published game on AgamaPlay within 2 weeks.
This guide is for first-time game developers — but experienced developers use it too.
Your Journey
Your game needs a story rooted in Africa. This is the most important step — everything else (art, mechanics, code) flows from the story you choose.
Where to find your story:
•Browse The Africa Library for folklore, oral traditions, and history
•Think about your own culture, language, city, or family
•Research an African kingdom you admire (Ashanti, Mali, Benin, Kush, Great Zimbabwe)
•Find a real African historical figure worth celebrating
Good African game ideas:
•A puzzle game about Anansi the spider (Ghanaian folklore)
•A strategy game about the Mali Empire
•A language game that teaches Twi, Ga, or Hausa
•An adventure set in Afrofuturist Accra 2150
•A game about Yaa Asantewaa's resistance
Quick test: Can you answer "What African story does your game tell?" in one sentence? If yes, you're ready.
AGAMA Framework Checklist
Use this interactive checklist for your game idea. You need at least 1 ✓ to qualify for AgamaPlay.
Select at least 1 to qualify for AgamaPlay
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to publish?
Create your developer account and start uploading. Your first game could be live within 48 hours of submission.