- A cross between party game and card game
- Players team up to perform actions prompted by drawn cards within a time limit
- Games take about 20 minutes to play
- Includes more than 280 Hoopla cards, timer, a 10-sided die, 3 wild tokens, Cranium pad, and pencil
- Recommended for adults and teens
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Spontaneity meets outrageous fun with Cranium Hoopla, the game where two or more players rally together to add sound effects to impromptu performances, do hilarious sketches, come up with clever brainteasers, and solve quick-witted word challenges.
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Hoopla is the outrageously fun game where every second counts, with two or more players rallying together to beat the clock. There are four categories of question cards: Cloodle (drawing, similar to Pictionary), Tongue-Tied (giving alliteration clues to a single word), Soundstage (charades), and Tweener (giving clues in the form "it's bigger than but smaller than," using two objects that imply the answer). If the players manage to work through the requisite number of cards in fifteen minutes, the game is won by all.
This game takes five minutes to learn and just 20 minutes to play. Includes: 280 Hoopla cards, a countdown timer, a ten-sided Cranium die, and a Hoopla pad and pencil.
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65 of 66 people found the following review helpful
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My significant other and I just love playing Cranium Hoopla. Each game takes about 20 minutes to 1/2 an hour to play and we rarely stop laughing. Players draw illustrated noun cards that must be acted out, drawn, or cleverly described as indicated by the random roll of the die. Depending on the talents (or lack thereof) of the players, it can be quite a hoot. Unlike most two player games, both individuals are working as a team against the clock. This adds to the fun and quells the arguments that can result from competitive gaming. The only negative aspect is that, like Cranium the board game, you go through the deck of cards pretty quickly making for redundant game play. All in all for the price and fun it's highly recommended (and I'm sure an expansion pack or two will be on their way).
A note of caution: I'd recommend this game for high school players and older. A lot of the subject cards contain items that may be unknown to younger players (e.g., "Sigmund Freud", "Nadia Comaneci", "Radio Flyer", etc.).
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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My husband and I were on the scout for a good 2 player game - and came across Hoopla - and it's now our favourite game!!! It is so funny to play, and it's great to work on the same team to beat the clock.
Basically, you have to find a way for your team-mate(s) to guess what the card you are holding says. You must roll a dice and land on a particular clue format, and then select the card you wish your team player to guess... There are 4 clue formats:
Cloodle - draw a picture...
Soundstage - act out whats on your card using gestures, sound effects but no words...
Tongue Tied - Describe whats on your card using words which begin with a single letter (ie. candy, cottage - for Hansel & Gretel)
Tweener - Use the format: It's bigger than ____ but smaller than ____ to deliver a clever clue.
I am Australian, and my husband is American, and I struggle a bit with some of the words and people as the cards are really targetted towards American players (ie. Pilsbury Doughboy, Lucky Charms, Heisman Trophy - never heard of them), however most of the cards I can handle as they are fairly internationalised. I definitely recommend this game to teenagers and older, as there are some people (Bono), and themes (Woodstock, Raves, Mosh Pit) that children will find difficult.
Overall, it's a hilarious game and so wonderful to find a game this is just as great with 2 players as it is with a large group. Loads of fun - and definitely a 'must have' to add to your game collection!
Basically, you have to find a way for your team-mate(s) to guess what the card you are holding says. You must roll a dice and land on a particular clue format, and then select the card you wish your team player to guess... There are 4 clue formats:
Cloodle - draw a picture...
Soundstage - act out whats on your card using gestures, sound effects but no words...
Tongue Tied - Describe whats on your card using words which begin with a single letter (ie. candy, cottage - for Hansel & Gretel)
Tweener - Use the format: It's bigger than ____ but smaller than ____ to deliver a clever clue.
I am Australian, and my husband is American, and I struggle a bit with some of the words and people as the cards are really targetted towards American players (ie. Pilsbury Doughboy, Lucky Charms, Heisman Trophy - never heard of them), however most of the cards I can handle as they are fairly internationalised. I definitely recommend this game to teenagers and older, as there are some people (Bono), and themes (Woodstock, Raves, Mosh Pit) that children will find difficult.
Overall, it's a hilarious game and so wonderful to find a game this is just as great with 2 players as it is with a large group. Loads of fun - and definitely a 'must have' to add to your game collection!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I enjoy playing games from the classic games like Scrabble and Monopoly to the more modern ones such as Cranium and Taboo. The only downside to the more modern games are they require at least 6 to 8 people to get the most out of them. Hoopla is great because you only need 2 people, but you can also play with more. I no longer have to wait for company because my husband and I can play together. I definitely suggest all those who like to play games to purchase this one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Most. Fun. Ever.
The game quickly became my wife and my favorite game...then my extended family's...then her's...then all of our friends... Read more
Published 8 months ago by E. S. Gowen
Very Fun!!!
This is a battle of your brains versus time. Takes a round or two to get the hang of it, but this game is a blast.
Published on June 23, 2009 by A. Sheffield
Better than Cranium
This is an awesome game, so much more simple than cranium. Don't get me wrong, I like cranium, but Hoopla is so much more adaptable. Read more
Published on June 17, 2009 by jessjess
One of the Greatest Games I've Ever Played!
We played this game at a family reunion and loved it so much that we played 3 nights in a row. Even the most serious members of our family were laughing their heads off by the end... Read more
Published on July 23, 2008 by Arden C. Phillips
Only One Problem...
My one problem with this game is that there aren't enough cards (only 280) and from what I've researched, no replacement packs. Read more
Published on May 12, 2008 by MystinaMarie
Hoopla is good fun
Hoopla is an interesting twist on the basic formula that Cranium uses in its games. Instead of competing against each other players work as a team and try to guess all of the... Read more
Published on January 6, 2008 by Christopher Eby
So much fun!!!!
This game is great. You only need two people to play but it also makes a good party game. Any way you play though, you won't be disappointed. Read more
Published on December 29, 2007 by Hope Franklin
Fun game, old and young alike
This is a fun game. It comes with 300 or so cards, and you use 30 card per 5 player game or so, so after 10 games, you will repeat. Read more
Published on November 24, 2007 by Ray M. Vansteenkiste
Great group game
This game is great for any size group 2, 5, 10. We enjoy playing this with friends when we are staying in for a relaxing night. Read more
Published on November 24, 2007 by C. Ping
Loads of fun! One of the best Cranium games.
This is my favorite Cranium game next to the original Cranium itself. Good for teen and up parties.
Published on November 21, 2007 by Joey Banley
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