Hula Hoo: How to Play and Win

Quick answer

Hula Hoo is a fast-paced card game where animals compete to keep their hula hoop spinning. Play cards to match or beat the current hoop value, and be the first to empty your hand to win.

Step-by-step: How to play and win Hula Hoo

1. Step 1: Setup: Shuffle the deck and deal 5 cards to each player. Place the remaining deck face-down in the center. Flip the top card face-up next to it to start the discard pile. Checkpoint: If you have multiple cards of the same value, keep them – they are powerful plays later.
2. Step 2: Your turn: On your turn, you must play one card from your hand that matches or beats the value of the current top card on the discard pile. If you cannot, you must draw one card from the deck. If you can play but choose not to, you must draw two cards instead. Common mistake: Drawing when you can play only if you are hoarding high cards – it usually costs you the game.
3. Step 3: Winning the round: The first player to empty their hand wins the round. If the deck runs out before anyone wins, shuffle the discard pile (except the top card) to form a new deck. Emptying your hand fast is the goal. Don't get attached to high-value cards – play them when you can to keep moving.

Product details

• Hula Hoo: HULA-HOO! Animals from around the world are gathering for the hula hoop championships. Their goal is to keep up the hoop for as long as possible. This is represented by cards. The thematic flavor makes each card feel like a different animal's attempt, but the actual game is a straightforward race to discard all your cards.