Tournament starts at 9am prompt and ends at 12pm. Prize giving at 1pm
Scrabble Tournament
Calling all Scrabblers and young wordsmiths!!!
Announcing the second Akada Children's Book Festival Scrabble Tournament. (Under 16s only).
If you love to play Scrabble or you have a gift for words, this is your chance to shine and win.
1st prize N60K
2nd prize N50K
3rd prize N40K
4th prize N30K
5th prize N20k
Due to space constraints only a maximum of 24 players can take part but you must register before all the spots are taken or before registration closes on Wednesday May 20, 2026, whichever comes first.
Remember this tournament is for children under 16 only
Date: Saturday May 23, 2026
Tournament starts: 9am
Tournament ends: 12pm
Prize Giving: 1pm
Venue: Rugby School Nigeria, Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The registered Scrabble players will compete against each other in three rounds and the top FIVE players (based on scores), will be announced at the festival.
This is your chance to show what you’ve got, get score-backed bragging rights and win accolades.
