
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,893
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Gestrudis
- 3–7 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2024

2024
Rules assistance for Hello
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Hello is a board game released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by J.A.M. Toribio and Jaime López (II) and its main mechanics are Matching, Real-Time, and Speed Matching.
Will you join this daring global adventure? From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the vast plains or dense jungles of Africa, each destination offers us the possibility to share and experience the local culture. To do this,we will have to greet like a native ! Get ready to laugh, learn, and greet like never before! Each turn a card will be revealed and if 2 players agree on the greeting or the color of the card, you will have to do the other player's greeting. The fastest person will win. —description from the publisher ¿Te unes a esta atrevida aventura mundial? Desde las bulliciosas calles de Tokio hasta las vastas llanuras o densas selvas de África, cada destino nos ofrece la posibilidad de compartir y experimentar la cultura de la zona. ¡Para ello necesitaremos saludar como una persona nativa más! ¡Prepárate para reír, aprender y saludar como nunca antes lo habías hecho! En cada turno se revelará una carta y si 2 jugadores coinciden en el saludo o en el color de la carta, tendrás que hacer el saludo del otro jugador. La persona más rápida, ganará —description from the publisher (Spanish)
Hello supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Hello 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 Hello 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.
Hello has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Hello belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Travel. Its main mechanics are Matching, Real-Time, and Speed Matching. 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 Hello are: J.A.M. Toribio and Jaime López (II). 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 Hello 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.