Halali
(1970)
Who is this game suitable for?
Suitable for ages 8 and up. You can play with 3 to 3 players.
For the pros among you, the following mechanics can be decisive: Trick-taking...
Game Data
| Average time to play: | 20 |
| Minimum age: | 8 |
| Number of players: | 3 |
| Publisher: | Richard Hauenstein |
| Designers: | (Uncredited) |
| Artists: | (Uncredited) |
| Mechanics: | Trick-taking |
"Objective: Get as many bonus points as possible
- acting by turns -
Each player gets 3 x 3 cards; cards show animals (mostly herbivores and a few carnivores) and the hunter; each card has a special value, which adds up to a total sum of 220 points;
Active player plays a herbivore out of a given class eg. (4) birds, rated from 1-4 /the higher the number the stronger). Next player must play a card of this class; if he/she hasn't any there is a choice to play a matching carnivore or discard a random card. Trick is made by the carnivore player or highest rating within demanded class. Hunter card can be used as a joker, points can be doubled under certain circumstances (announcements).
Notes:
Different from 1966 published 'Halali' (Happy Families) card game (same publisher)
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Alternative names:
Halali
Last Updated: 2025-08-17 11:18:54 UTC
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