Halli Galli

In Halli Galli, players immerse themselves in a vibrant world of fruit, where bananas, strawberries, lemons and plums are the stars of the game. Each turn, participants reveal a card from their own deck, with groups ranging from 1 to 5 fruits. The aim is to keep your eyes peeled: as soon as the sum of 5 equal fruits appears on the table, it's time to ring the bell! If you're quick and right, you'll collect all the cards played. But if you're wrong, you'll have to give a card back to your opponents. The game is dynamic, stimulating mental agility and observation, and provides fun for the whole family. Halli Galli is the brainchild of renowned designer Haim Shafir, who has been at the gaming tables for over three decades, always bringing laughter and healthy competition.

Age 6 + 15 min 2 to 6 players

Artists: Oliver Freudenreich;

Designers: Haim Shafir;

Date: 1990

Note: 7

Mechanics: Pattern Recognition, Real Time

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

How to play Halli Galli

Each player receives a deck of cards numbered from 1 to 5, with pictures of different fruits.

The game rotates clockwise and, on their turn, everyone reveals a card and places it in the center.

When the sum of identical fruits on the visible cards is exactly five, ring the bell quickly.

The first to ring the bell collects all the cards in the center and adds them to their pile.

If someone rings the bell by mistake, they must hand a face-down card from their pile to each player.

The aim is to collect all the cards in the game.

Main objective

The main objective of the Halli Galli game is to be the first player to ring the bell when the total number of fruits of the same type on the table adds up to exactly five. Players take turns turning over cards from their own deck, revealing fruits of different types and quantities, requiring attention and speed to identify the right moment to ring the bell and win the cards in play, with the ultimate goal of accumulating all the cards to win the game.

Tips for playing Halli Galli

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Halli Galli:

  • Pay attention to other players' cards as well as your own, so you can react quickly when necessary.
  • Look out for number 5; that's when you need to ring the bell.
  • Try to stay calm and focused, even when the game gets faster and more intense.
  • Use strategy to outwit your opponents in rounds where there's no need to ring the bell.
  • Remember that speed is important, but it's also crucial not to make mistakes when ringing the bell.

Video about the game

Mechanics of Halli Galli

  • Pattern Recognition - This mechanic requires players to quickly identify the presence of specific combinations of fruit on the cards they turn over. The main objective is to quickly recognize when the sum of the fruits of a given type reaches exactly five. Each player must pay attention to the cards that others reveal in order to make the correct count.
  • Real Time - The game is played without fixed turns, which means that all players are constantly involved. As soon as a player notices that the sum of the fruits of one type totals five, they must quickly press the buzzer in the center of the table. Speed and accuracy in recognizing the pattern and responding are crucial, as only the player who is quickest to ring the bell after a correct sum collects all the cards played, bringing them closer to victory.

Game components Halli Galli

See all the items in the game below Halli Galli:

  • 1 Doorbell
  • 56 cards (56 x 87 mm)
  • Instruction manual

Additional Information

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