Zala Mayele

The first word-search game in Lingala. 750 levels, 14 themes from Congolese life.

Mayele ("intelligence" in Lingala) is the first word-search game entirely dedicated to the Congolese language and culture. Whether you're part of the diaspora, learning Lingala, or simply curious about Congolese culture, Mayele is made for you.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND

750 carefully crafted levels, from beginner to expert. Each level invites you to find hidden Lingala words in a grid, complete with their translation and cultural context.

14 themes from Congolese life: family, cooking, nature, music, proverbs, animals, and much more.

Two game modes: • Zen Mode: no timer, learn at your own pace • Normal Mode: timed, for players who love a challenge

A weekly league system to measure yourself against other players and climb the ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond.

Real-time duels — challenge a friend or a stranger on the same level and see who finds the words fastest.

A personal lexicon — every word you discover is saved with its translation. Your Lingala dictionary builds itself as you play.

A daily streak — play every day to keep your streak alive and earn rewards.

Chests to unlock — rack up XP and open chests to win extra hints.

WHY MAYELE?

Lingala is spoken by more than 70 million people across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and the global diaspora. Yet no serious game existed to learn and practice it. Mayele fills that gap.

Download Mayele and start playing now.