{"product_id":"hooky-by-rio-grande-games-deduction-card-game-for-3-5-players-45-60-min","title":"Hooky by Rio Grande Games | Deduction Card Game for 3–5 Players | 45–60 Min","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into a lively classroom with Hooky, a clever deduction game from Rio Grande Games. Designed for 3–5 players and set to run about 45–60 minutes, it challenges you to balance clever questioning with careful reasoning as you try to identify which three students are playing hooky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach student is represented by a card bearing a unique starting letter, and a trio of Hooky cards marks the missing trio you must uncover. The tension comes from limited information and a ticking clock, making every round a fresh blend of memory, strategy, and social play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to play\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn each round, you choose a player and give them a 5-letter word. That player reveals how many letters from your word appear among their in-hand cards. Use this clue to narrow down possibilities, eliminate unlikely candidates, and assemble the identities of the three missing students before time runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe game rewards careful note-taking and careful listening. You may press for a sharper lead, but a misstep can waste a useful clue. The balance of risk and deduction keeps each session engaging and replayable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s inside and how it plays\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent cards representing the alphabet subset that players know a portion of\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Hooky cards representing the missing students you’re trying to identify\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound trackers and simple reference components to guide play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy players enjoy Hooky\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear rules with quick setup, yet deep enough for thoughtful deduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun for game nights, family gatherings, and classroom-friendly play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for 3–5 players and ages 14+, with 45–60 minute sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the gameplay, Hooky carries a meaningful purpose. Proceeds benefit the Aseema Charitable Trust in Mumbai, India, supporting secular education and medical care for children in deep poverty for more than 25 years. Enjoy a engaging game experience that also contributes to a charitable cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is Hooky about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Hooky is a deduction game where players act as homeroom teachers trying to identify three missing students using 5-letter word clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many players and how long does a game take?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Designed for 3-5 players, ages 14+, with a playtime of 45-60 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52921994019040,"sku":"B0BZ96L3WR","price":65.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/hooky-by-rio-grande-games-deduction-card-game-for-3-5-players-45-60-min","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}