Halli Galli

Published 1990

Halli Galli is a speed action game in which players watch for sets of exactly five fruit. The deck contains 56 playing cards showing four kinds of fruit in groups of 1 to 5 and a bell of the type found at hotel reception desks. The deck is distributed evenly between the players. All players hold their deck face down and take turns dealing one card face up in front of them. As each player reveals her next card, the instant you see a total of five of one kind of fruit on the table, hit the bell. If you're correct, you pick up all the played cards and put them into your deck; if you're wrong, you pay the other players one card each. When you run out of cards, you're out. When two players are left, they play until the bell is struck once more, then the game ends and the taller deck wins. Keep in mind that a five-of-a-kind can occur both when cards are revealed and when they're covered. If, for example, cards showing 3, 1 and 4 bananas are on the table and the 3 is then covered by a non-banana card, suddenly five bananas are showing and somebody better be reaching for the bell.

Designers

Halli Galli

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
10 min
Weight
Light — 1.02/5
Year
1990
BGG Rating
5.80
BGG Rank
#8001
Min Age
6+

Frequently Asked Questions

Halli Galli supports 2 to 6 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of Halli Galli takes about 10 minutes.
Halli Galli has a complexity rating of 1.02/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Halli Galli is 6+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Halli Galli has a rating of 5.80/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 3,640 ratings. It is ranked #8001 overall.
Halli Galli was designed by Haim Shafir. It was published in 1990.