Maruwa Drive: the Nigerian keke driving game
Drive a maruwa (keke napep) through Ilorin and Abeokuta. Pick up passengers, dodge traffic and earn fares. Free in your browser, no download.
Choose a city
- Ilorin keke driving game: Harmony city: Kwara Poly to Unilorin, over the bridges and under Geri Alimi. Stops: Kwara Poly, Kulende Market, Agric, Maraba, Post Office, Challenge, Geri Alimi, Tanke.
- Abeokuta keke driving game: Under the rock: Olumo to Itoku, through old Ake and under the Kuto flyover. Stops: Olumo, Ake, Ijemo, Kuto, Oke-Ilewo, Ibara, Sapon, Itoku.
How to play
- Steer
- Move across five lanes with ← → (or A and D), or the on-screen arrows. Swipe on a phone.
- Gas and brake
- Hold ↑ to speed up and ↓ to brake. Space hops over potholes; H sounds the horn to clear the road.
- Carry passengers
- Brake in a yellow bay to load up to three passengers, then stop in the green bay at their destination to collect the fare.
- Stay alive
- Dodge buses, okadas, tankers and people crossing. Close calls, coins, cash and power-ups raise your shift score.
Frequently asked questions
What is a maruwa?
Maruwa is what Ilorin and much of Northern Nigeria call the keke napep: the yellow three-wheeled auto rickshaw that carries passengers across Nigerian towns. In Maruwa Drive you work a full shift behind its handlebars.
Is Maruwa Drive free to play?
Yes. Maruwa Drive is free and runs in any modern web browser on phone, tablet or computer. There is nothing to download, and you can install it to your home screen to play offline.
How do I play?
Steer across five lanes with the arrow keys or on-screen buttons, hold gas to speed up and brake to stop. Brake in a yellow bay to pick passengers up, in a green bay to drop them off and collect fares, and avoid crashing into traffic, potholes and people crossing.
Which cities can I drive in?
Ilorin in Kwara State and Abeokuta in Ogun State. Each city has its own streets, landmarks, roads, bus stops and best score.