Hi Ha Hu
Item needed:
No items required
open
Min players:
10
Max players:
∞
Required age:
12
Average cost:
$0
Game duration(Mins):
10 - 15
Everyone stands in a circle. First player says “HI” and with joined palms waves from the top of the head down towards someone. That person then says “HA” and does the same movement but down to up. Person to left and right turn towards that person and say “HU”, sweeping connected hands to the stomach of the middle person. Then it continues like that. If a person is not attentive and says or does something else that is incorrect, they are eliminated. The more people it is even more interesting. But if it exceeds a number of, for example, 20 in a round, several groups are made that play the same thing at the same time. When the number of people in the rounds decreases, small groups can join together until only one remains.
Game Overview
Hi Ha Hu is a fun, circle game that enhances attention, coordination, and quick thinking. Players stand in a circle, passing greetings and gestures rhythmically, promoting laughter and camaraderie among all ages.
Game Objective
Maintain the rhythm and sequence of greetings without mistakes. Players who err are eliminated until one remains.
Game Setup
- Circle Formation: Gather in a circle with at least 10 players. For more than 20, form smaller circles.
Gameplay Rules
- Initiation: One player starts by saying “HI” with a waving motion from head to another player.
- Response: The greeted player says “HA” and mirrors the waving motion from bottom to top.
- Passing Gesture: Players on the left and right of “HA” player say “HU” and sweep hands towards the “HA” player’s stomach.
- Sequence Continuation: Follow the “HI,” “HA,” “HU” sequence in response to peers.
- Elimination: Mistakes lead to elimination. The game continues with remaining players.
- Group Formation: For over 20 players, form smaller groups. As numbers dwindle, merge groups until one remains.
Game End
The game lasts about 15 minutes or until one player/group remains.
Additional Notes
- Age: Suitable for 12 and above. Younger players can join with help.
- Players: Minimum 10, no maximum.
- Cost: No items needed, cost-free.
- Duration: Typically 15 minutes per round.
Join the circle, maintain the rhythm, and emerge victorious in Hi Ha Hu!