Shacks Evolution Studios turns Kenya’s minibuses into an igaming experience
The upgraded title combines fast-paced gameplay with Kenya’s iconic minibuses, setting a new standard for African igaming.
Kenya.- Kenya’s igaming scene is getting a major boost as Shacks Evolution Studios launches the latest version of Matatu, a retail crash game packed with action and culturally immersive visuals. The game brings Kenya’s vibrant transport culture to life, turning minibuses and other local vehicles into an exciting digital gaming experience.
Crash games are taking Africa by storm, celebrated for their fast-paced thrills and easy-to-play format. Matatu takes it further by bringing Kenya’s familiar transport to life, featuring Boda motorcycles, Nganya three-wheelers, Tuk-Tuks and Chap Chap minibuses in a high-energy, culturally immersive adventure.
Matatu makes its debut in Kenya with a bold new edition fully tailored for local players. While based on Shacks’ flagship retail title, this upgraded version is fully localised, packed with vibrant visuals, faster animations and interactive features. It marks the first time Kenyan players can enjoy a crash experience designed around their culture and daily life.
The studio said in a statement: “At Shacks Evolution Studios we’re proud to announce the launch of Matatu, our brand-new retail crash game and the first truly localised crash game of its kind in the Kenyan market. We wanted to move away from generic, abstract experiences and tap into what players know and love. Something that genuinely resonates with players and is rooted in the daily life.”
Shacks is taking the vision even further and said: “We’re on a mission to localise retail crash across Africa. Imagine Nigeria’s unmistakable Yellow Danfo buses or Ethiopia’s iconic Blue Monkey and Tanzania’s Dala Dala and beyond.”
The upgraded Matatu game delivers a more engaging experience. Faster animations intensify the thrill, interactive features give players more control and high-quality visuals capture the minibuses’ vibrant personalities. By combining innovation with local culture, the title transforms everyday Kenyan transport into a pulse-pounding digital adventure.
Shacks’ localisation framework enables rapid adaptation across Africa. Nigeria, Ghana and Ethiopia can each roll out fully customised versions in just three days, boosting engagement, integration speed and marketing opportunities.
Matatu signals the next chapter of African igaming. With Shacks at the helm, crash titles across the continent are set to be local, innovative and culturally tuned to players.
