- BGG rank
- BGG #30,814
- BGG rating
- 4.9
4 First Games
- 2–6 players
- 10–15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 1974
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,471
- BGG rating
- 3.6
Hi Ho! Cherry-O
1960
Rules assistance for Hi Ho! Cherry-O
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 3+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Hi Ho! Cherry-O
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Hi Ho! Cherry-O is a board game released in 1960 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. It was designed by Hermann Wernhard and Lorraine Landfried and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Hi Ho! Cherry-O is a children's game which primarily teaches turn-taking and counting. Player spin a central spinner which dictates winning or losing cherries. The winner is the first player to get 10 cherries into their bucket. The game was updated in 2007 and now includes rules for cooperative play. In the cooperative game, players work together to pick all of the fruits before the bird eats them. A nine-piece puzzle represents the bird. The cooperative game very closely resembles Orchard.
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Designers
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Parker Brothers
- Hasbro
- Winning Moves Games (USA)
- Milton Bradley
- Otto Maier Verlag
- Ruibal Hermanos S.A.
- Spin Master Ltd.
- Ravensburger AG
- MB Spellen
- MB Jeux
- Το Καλό Παιχνίδι Α.Ε.
- Whitman
- Bookmark Verlag
- Golden
- Playskool
Questions and answers
Hi Ho! Cherry-O supports 2–4 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 Hi Ho! Cherry-O 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 Hi Ho! Cherry-O for ages 3 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.
Hi Ho! Cherry-O 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.
Hi Ho! Cherry-O belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Farming. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Cooperative Game. 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 Hi Ho! Cherry-O are: Hermann Wernhard and Lorraine Landfried. 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 Hi Ho! Cherry-O 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.