{"product_id":"hula-hoo-card-game","title":"Hula-Hoo! Card Game","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the hoop moving. Keep everyone guessing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quick, playful card game where every “higher”, “lower” or “double” can keep you in the round, or send your hoop crashing down.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlay your cards, challenge the next player and be the first to empty your hand or outlast everyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe hoops are spinning, the pressure is building, and one wrong card could knock you out of the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHula-Hoo!\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lively card game for \u003cstrong\u003e2–6 players\u003c\/strong\u003e where the aim is to get rid of your cards or be the last player still standing. Each player begins with ten cards, five held in hand and five displayed face up, before the race to keep the hoop moving begins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOn your turn, play a card and tell the next player whether they must go \u003cstrong\u003ehigher\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003elower\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead of following that instruction, they can play the same value and call \u003cstrong\u003e“double”\u003c\/strong\u003e, changing the rhythm of the round. Once a double begins, players must continue matching the value until someone breaks the sequence with a neighbouring number or a joker. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e7 cards act as jokers\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be played at any time, making them particularly useful when the pressure is on. If you cannot satisfy the current higher, lower or double restriction, your hoop drops and you are eliminated from that round. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEmpty your hand first or survive after everyone else has been eliminated to win the round. The winner scores one point for every card in the discard pile, and the first player to reach \u003cstrong\u003e77 points\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes the Hula-Hoo champion. There is also a shorter alternative victory condition where the first player to win three rounds in a row takes the game. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSimple rules keep things moving, but deciding when to push another player higher, lower or into a run of doubles creates plenty of opportunities to turn the round in your favour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8260\/5107\/files\/hula-hoo-rulebook.pdf?v=1789577834\" title=\"Hula-Hoo! card game rulebook PDF\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the Hula-Hoo! Rulebook (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick and easy to bring to the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for 2–6 players with games lasting around 10–20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple choices with plenty of tension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every card lets you shape what the next player must do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher, lower or double:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three simple instructions keep the game changing from turn to turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJokers can rescue a difficult situation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 7 can be played at any time and can break a run of doubles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStay in the round:\u003c\/strong\u003e Players who cannot make a legal play are eliminated, keeping the pressure building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to take a round:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empty your cards first or be the last player remaining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for repeat plays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short rounds make it easy to shuffle up and go again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra challenge available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experienced groups can use the chaotic variant to change turn order and target specific players. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e IELLO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacques Zeimet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melanie Garanin \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Card game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 years and older\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Competitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empty your cards or outlast the other players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinning score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone game:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each player receives 10 cards — five in hand and five face up in front of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening exchange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before play begins, players may exchange up to three of their face-up cards with cards from the deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Playing the same value starts a double sequence and requires the player to draw another card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreaking a double:\u003c\/strong\u003e Play a card exactly one higher, one lower or use a joker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoker:\u003c\/strong\u003e All 7 cards are jokers and may be played at any time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElimination:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you cannot play a legal card, you are eliminated from the current round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative victory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groups can instead play until someone wins three consecutive rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpert option:\u003c\/strong\u003e The chaotic variant lets the active player choose who must play next instead of following clockwise order. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84 cards and 1 rulebook — 36 cards valued 1–6, 36 cards valued 8–13 and 12 joker cards valued 7.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IELLO","offers":[{"title":"Default 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