A method of playing an educational group game for familiarizing the players with the concepts of teamwork, collaboration and responsibility, promoting tolerance and trust, self-esteem and leadership development, with respect to typical African culture and tradition. Following specific placement patterns, players of all cultural backgrounds and ages sit on the floor or at desks in a closed playing area. The purpose of the game is to move wooden blocks simultaneously, rhythmically and consistently among players within the closed area. Three to fifty players pick up the blocks in front of them, draw specific designs as instructed by the game facilitator, tap the blocks in front of their neighbors to the right or to the left and leave them there, while singing the accompanying song, under the guidance of the game facilitator who coordinates all major components of the game. Under great concentration, players challenge themselves not to accumulate more than one block in front of them at any time. The game presents numerous variations based on methods and outcomes, including a win-win outcome, a method of elimination, and a competitive but non-confrontational variation.
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