Description
Halli Galli is a classic quick-reflex game for the whole family. Players take turns revealing fruit cards, while in the middle of the table stands a bell like the ones you know from hotel reception desks. As soon as the visible cards show exactly five of the same fruit, the race is on – whoever rings the bell first collects all the cards on the table.
How to play Halli Galli
Deal all the cards among the players, and each player keeps their own pile face down. In turn, you flip the top card and place it on your open pile, so that only the most recent card is visible. You flip the card away from yourself so that you don't see it before the others.
When the visible cards together show exactly five of the same fruit, everyone tries to ring the bell. The first to ring takes all the open cards. Whoever rings by mistake must give one card to each player. When only two players remain, the game ends, and the player with the most cards wins.
Why you will like it
- The rules are short, and after that it's all tense counting and quick hands around the table.
- You have to count carefully, because ringing at the wrong number of fruit costs you cards.
- Even without cards you are not out as long as you have an open pile, and you can still ring the bell.
- Children can compete with adults on equal terms.
Who is Halli Galli for
It plays with two to six players aged 6 and up, and a game takes about 15 minutes. The rules are simple, and players like it best with four or five. There is no text on the cards, so it suits all generations.
What you might not like
The game is loud and fast, and whoever runs out of cards drops out before the end. It may not suit those who prefer calm games with more time to think.
What's in the box
- 56 fruit cards
- a bell
- rules
