Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

  • Players: 3–8 players
  • Play time: 20 min
  • BGG rating: 5.9

About Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday! is the perfect game for a kid's party. Happy Birthday! gets kids laughing as soon as they open the box. It's the hilarious game where kids give each other surprising gifts. How to Play Deal 5 Gift Cards to each player. 1) When it is your turn, it is your birthday! Everybody gives you a face-down Gift card from their hand. 2) You shuffle the cards, turn them over one by one, and pick the gift you like the most, AND the gift you dislike the most. 3) The players who gave you those gifts each get a point. 4) Draw back up to 5 Gift Cards. Play moves to the left. The first player to 5 points wins. But the real goal is to have fun while learning about the gifts people love, and the gifts that they hate. You'll be amazed at what you learn about your family!

Released
2014
Designers
Warren Kramer, Brian Weinstock, Amy Weinstock
Age
6+
Best with
7 or 8 players (BGG community)

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Happy Birthday! FAQ

How many players can play Happy Birthday!?

Happy Birthday! plays with 3–8 players.

What is the best player count for Happy Birthday!?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Happy Birthday! is best with 7 or 8 players (4 votes).

How long does Happy Birthday! take to play?

A game of Happy Birthday! takes 20 min.

What age is Happy Birthday! for?

The recommended minimum age for Happy Birthday! is 6+.

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