Introduction — What is Racines?
The Racines app
Racines is the digital companion to the Racines by Kiyara board game. It lets you listen to the authentic pronunciation of words and phrases learned in the game, recorded by real native speakers.
The app is available on: - Smartphones (iOS and Android) - Tablets (iPad, Android) - Computers (Windows, Mac, Linux) - Any device with a modern web browser
What you can do
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔤 DÉFI MOT | Browse vocabulary cards, reveal translations, listen to pronunciation |
| 💬 DÉFI PHRASE | Learn conversational expressions in both directions |
| 🧠 RÉVISION QCM | Test your knowledge with multiple-choice quizzes |
| 📶 Offline mode | Download content and learn without an internet connection |
Available languages
The available languages depend on the published editions of the game. The app can support several African languages, including:
- Pular (Peul / Fulfulde)
- Malinké (Mandingue)
- Wolof
- Bambara
- Yoruba
- And more to come…
Each language corresponds to a specific edition of the Racines game. To access a language, you need the access code included in the corresponding game box.
The three types of users
The app distinguishes three roles:
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| 🎮 Player | You! You use the app to learn a language |
| 🎤 Speaker (Locuteur) | Native speaker who records pronunciations |
| ⚙️ Administrator | The Racines team who manages languages and content |
As a player, you do not need to create an account. Your access code is all you need.
Compatible browsers and devices
Recommended (optimal performance): - Chrome (Android, Windows, Mac, Linux) - Safari (iOS, iPadOS, Mac) - Edge (Windows, Mac) - Brave (all systems)
Partial support: - Firefox: works, but PWA installation is not available on iOS - Samsung Internet: works
Not recommended: - Opera Mini (limited rendering engine) - Very old browsers (pre-2020)
Minimum recommended versions: - iOS: 14.0 or later - Android: 6.0 or later - Chrome: version 90 or later