Indigenous Games for Digital Natives: Generative Games From the African Akan Philosophy for Healthy Schooling.

This article focuses on recommending indigenous educational games derived from the Akan philosophy of West Africa to promote healthy schooling and enrich classroom learning. Through qualitative research involving nine expert Akan players, five traditional games—ato ankyire, pi lo loo, agyarekɔ no, oware, and anansesem sesei oo—were identified as fostering critical thinking, imaginative and social intelligence, storytelling, active learning, and physical health benefits. These games, rooted in Akan cultural values and educational practices, offer alternatives to digital games by supporting cognitive development and well-being with fewer adverse effects. The study suggests educators carefully select appropriate games for their learners and highlights the potential of these indigenous games to contribute to inclusive, culturally responsive education aligned with global educational goals.