When a game born on Nigerian tables earns international recognition, it’s more than a win for its designer, it’s a moment for the entire tabletop community. Oya One More, designed by Kenechukwu Ogbuagu and published by Nibcard Games, has just received the Major Fun Award, placing it among a select group of games recognized globally for excellence, accessibility, and pure joy.
For ABCon, this recognition feels especially meaningful. Oya One More is not just a crowd favorite, it’s a clear example of how Nigerian-made games are resonating far beyond our borders.
What Is the Major Fun Award?
The Major Fun Award is presented by The Spiel Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making the world more playful through meaningful, people-centered games. Created by renowned play theorist Bernie DeKoven, the award celebrates games that are easy to learn, quick to play, and endlessly replayable but most importantly, games that bring people together.
Major Fun Award winners are games that:
Can be learned quickly and played in under an hour
Are engaging for a wide range of players and ages
Encourage laughter, interaction, and shared excitement
Are flexible enough to adapt to different play styles and group dynamics
Create connection without taking themselves too seriously
In other words, these are games that understand that fun is serious business, and Oya One More fits that philosophy perfectly.
Why Oya One More Stands Out
At its core, Oya One More is a press-your-luck dice and card game for 1–8 players, designed to be taught in minutes and played in about 20. Players roll dice once per turn, then decide how boldly they want to push their luck by matching dice to cards. You can play it safe and bank your points or flip another card and risk losing everything you gained that turn.
What makes the game special isn’t just the tension of risking a bust, but where that tension comes from. Instead of relying on repeated dice rolls, the drama is built around decision-making: how you assign your dice, when you stop, and whether bonuses and special cards tempt you into going just a little too far.
That moment when everyone at the table leans in, cheering or groaning as a card is revealed is exactly what the Major Fun Award recognizes. It’s not just gameplay; it’s shared emotion.
A Game That Keeps Calling You Back
The chant “Oya one more!” doesn’t just describe the mechanics, it captures the feeling of the game. Turns are fast, reactions are immediate, and no one ever feels disengaged. Even when it’s not your turn, you’re watching closely, invested in every decision.
With additional variants inspired by Blackjack and Poker, the game offers multiple ways to explore its system, keeping it fresh long after the first play. It’s accessible enough for new players, yet layered enough to reward repeat sessions; a balance many games strive for, but few achieve.
From Tabletop to Mobile
Adding to this milestone is another exciting development: Oya One More is now available as a mobile game, bringing its signature tension and excitement to phones worldwide. The digital version preserves the fast-paced decision-making that made the tabletop version a hit, while making it even easier for new players to discover the game.
The mobile edition is available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, expanding the game’s reach and introducing Oya One More to an entirely new audience.
A Win That Goes Beyond One Game
This Major Fun Award win is not just about a trophy or a title. It’s proof that games developed here can meet, and exceed, international standards for design, playability, and fun. It’s a reminder that when players everywhere chant “Oya one more,” they’re responding to something universal: the joy of play done right.
For ABCon and the wider tabletop community, this is a moment worth celebrating and one that signals even more exciting things to come.
Congratulations to Kenechukwu Ogbuagu and Nibcard Games on a well-earned Major Fun win.
Written by: Hilda Alagada
