This section covers some popular games from around the world. In addition to the activities, use the quick facts listed for each country to develop your student’s awareness and appreciation of different places and peoples.

GHANA
Location: West Africa
Capital: Accra
Official Language: English
Da Ga ("The Boa Constrictor")
Source: Juba This and Juba That: 100 African-American Games for Children by Darlene Hopson, Derek Hopson, and Thomas Clavin
This game is ideal for groups of 12 to 20, ranging in age from 8 to 12 years.
how to play
	Make an area about 10 feet square on the ground. This is called the "Home of the Snake."
	Choose one player to stand inside the "Home of the Snake." All the other players surround this person.
	The first player reaches out and tries to touch any of the players. If touched, that player joins the player on the inside. The two hold hands and then reach out (using only their free hands) to try and touch the other players.
	The remaining players must stay close to the outside of the home of the snake. While they are on the outside, they can sing, dance, or skip to avoid the players in the circle.
	The last player left begins to form a new snake in the next game.