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All The King's Men
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Hang on Harvey!
1969
Rules assistance for Hang on Harvey!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Hang on Harvey!
For 2 players
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Hang on Harvey! is a board game released in 1969 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Reuben Klamer, Harvey "Hank" Kramer, and Perry Grant and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Enclosure.
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About the game
The object of the game is to be the first player to get any part of his Harvey to hang below the bottom edge of the playing field. Players simultaneously race each other in lowering their Harvey by removing one peg from the playing field and placing it somewhere below Harvey so that when you remove another peg Harvey will fall onto your other remaining pegs. If your Harvey falls all the way to the bottom, then you have to start again from the top. Beginners play with 4 pegs, while advanced players use 3.
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Questions and answers
Hang on Harvey! supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Hang on Harvey! is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Hang on Harvey! for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Hang on Harvey! has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Hang on Harvey! belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Enclosure. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Hang on Harvey! are: Reuben Klamer, Harvey "Hank" Kramer, and Perry Grant. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Hang on Harvey! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.