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Gamewright Hisss Card Game

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,401 ratings
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Age Range (Description) Kid
Number of Players 2-5
Brand Gamewright
Theme Game
Material Cardstock

About this item

  • 2 to 5 players
  • Playing time: about 15 minutes
  • 50 durable cards
  • High gloss graphics
  • Made in the USA

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As each Hiss snake slithers its way across the playing area it introduces color identification and visual logic: Does it make sense to have a snake with two tails and no head? Are those two colors the same or not? Even elementary counting skills come into play during scoring at the end of the game.

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Hisss

HIsss
About the Game

As each Hisss snake slithers its way across the playing area it introduces color identification and visual logic: Does it make sense to have a snake with two tails and no head? Are those two colors the same or not? Even elementary counting skills come into play during scoring at the end of the game.

Hisss

The Colorful Snake-Making Card Game

In this simple, elegant card game, players match colors and make snakes from heads to tails. Long snakes, short snakes, purple, yellow and rainbow snakes. Finish a snake and add it to your snake pit. The player with the most snakes at the end of the game wins.

  • Reinforces color identification
  • Helps with counting
  • Encourages cooperation

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    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    1,401 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the game fun and exciting for kids of all ages. They say the rules are simple and the game is easy to learn. They also appreciate the colorful tiles and cards that encourage kids to match colors and shapes. Customers say the game has good quality and is well made. They mention it's a great gift for younger kids and can be used for a variety of ages, making it a good choice for families of all sizes.

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    278 customers mention275 positive3 negative

    Customers find the game fun and exciting for kids. They say it's a great game that even little ones can understand and enjoy. They also say it is a fast and fun game that families of all ages can play together. Customers also mention that the game teaches social skills, face-to-face interaction, and is able to be a decent teaching tool.

    "...preferences, but Hiss still gets chosen from time to time for a fast and fun game that we can all enjoy together...." Read more

    "...This is a simple and fun game, easy to play and learn...." Read more

    "...In addition to honing thinking skills, game-playing teaches social skills, face-to-face interaction, and taking turns which are important skills for..." Read more

    "...Playing games with kids is so important and FUN! This would make a terrific birthday or holiday gift!" Read more

    142 customers mention139 positive3 negative

    Customers find the game easy to learn, play, and explain. They also say the rules are simple and easy to understand. Customers also mention the game is great for pre-readers with colorful patterns and easy-to-understand basic concepts.

    "...The rules of game play are simple and easy to explain, as you would expect from a children's game...." Read more

    "...This is a simple and fun game, easy to play and learn...." Read more

    "The Hiss Card Game is colorful, easy to play, and beats Candyland if you are the adult playing it with a little one...." Read more

    "...It's a great game and super easy to follow." Read more

    75 customers mention75 positive0 negative

    Customers find the colors great, encouraging kids to match the colors and shapes. They also say the game graphics are colorful and cute. Customers also say it helps with color recognition, taking turns, and winning/losing. They love being able to make really long colorful snakes and the "wild" rainbow pieces.

    "...The peices are very thick cardboard, brightly colored and very visually interesting...." Read more

    "The Hiss Card Game is colorful, easy to play, and beats Candyland if you are the adult playing it with a little one...." Read more

    "...The tiles are colorful and fun and are made of a thick cardboard that is very durable...." Read more

    "Okay. So my family LOVES this game. It’s fun and colorful and we always have a blast. We only have one complaint: there just aren’t enough cards...." Read more

    72 customers mention72 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game well-made, durable, and colorful. They say the cards won't easily bend and will last a long time. Customers also say the games are different each time and an excellent way to teach social skills.

    "...The cards are very thick and durable, which is also great for the little ones...." Read more

    "...There's not really any strategy, but I still enjoy it. It's very sturdy...." Read more

    "...are colorful and fun and are made of a thick cardboard that is very durable...." Read more

    "...They are super durable and made out of cardboard, but I feel like if you made them out of regular cards and doubled (or even tripled) the amount of..." Read more

    43 customers mention43 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game great for younger kids, with no reading required. They say it's a fun game that can be used for a variety of ages. Some customers also say the rules are comprehensive for their age and it teaches colors, turn. Overall, customers recommend the game as a terrific birthday or holiday gift.

    "...instead of matching number of dots, it is color, which is great for very young children...." Read more

    "...This would make a terrific birthday or holiday gift!" Read more

    "This game is great for those of all ages. While purchased for our 3.5 year old, our 7 year old enjoys playing the game...." Read more

    "...Easy to understand, quick play. Great for including the young ones or a quick game when short on time...." Read more

    31 customers mention25 positive6 negative

    Customers like the accuracy of the game. They mention that it teaches colors and patterns, encourages strategic thinking, and involves strategy, attention, and memory. They say it reinforces counting skills, develops associative thinking, logic building, and spatial reasoning. They also say it's good for coordination and game playing skills.

    "...Easy to begin but involves strategy, attention, and memory. Great family activity." Read more

    "...Teaches colors/patterns and encourages strategic thinking. We will be giving this game as a gift to others :)" Read more

    "...and cute, and the game play reinforces matching, logic, and counting skills. Set up and clean up are just a few seconds each...." Read more

    "...It is great fun, it teaches kids how to visualize and it reinforces counting skills...." Read more

    31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game fast and easy to play. They say it moves quickly and is an instant hit.

    "...It also does not take a long time to play which is a plus for those with young children.This game if definitely a winner!" Read more

    "...The game is short, maybe 10 minutes long, and moves quickly. The game consists of cards that have different colored snake heads, tails, and bodies...." Read more

    "A very simple and quick game, but entertaining for older people. This is a quick one to pull out and play for really young kids...." Read more

    "...It's a great value as well. It goes quickly, so buy two sets if you have lots of kids or want to extend the playing time." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers find the cards in the tabletop game to be thick, glossy, and durable. They also mention that the pieces are heavy like puzzle pieces and not thin like cards.

    "...The peices are very thick cardboard, brightly colored and very visually interesting...." Read more

    "...The cards are very thick and durable, which is also great for the little ones...." Read more

    "...The tiles are colorful and fun and are made of a thick cardboard that is very durable...." Read more

    "...They are super durable and made out of cardboard, but I feel like if you made them out of regular cards and doubled (or even tripled) the amount of..." Read more

    My 3 year old LOVES this game!
    5 Stars
    My 3 year old LOVES this game!
    We love this game! It's hard to find games that are great for really young kids but even my 3 year old can play this with a little help. It entertains my 6 year old and my husband and I don't mind playing it (which we all know is very important). The tiles are colorful and fun and are made of a thick cardboard that is very durable. My 3 year old has done all sorts of maneuvers with them and has yet been able to bend one. The only thing I would change is to add a couple more multicolored heads and tails to make it easier to end snakes. But overall a great game!
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    Memphis Mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great game for little people that parents will enjoy playing too!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2011
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    We have been playing this game at our house for about 4 years now. I picked it up when my son was three, and it is still in our rotation as a fun family game- even at his ripe "old" age of 7. We've since added much more complicated games such as blokus, pictionary, yahtzee, carcassone and more to his gaming preferences, but Hiss still gets chosen from time to time for a fast and fun game that we can all enjoy together.

    The peices are very thick cardboard, brightly colored and very visually interesting. The rules of game play are simple and easy to explain, as you would expect from a children's game. Play takes about 10-15 minutes on average and again, this is not a game that will make you crazy over time (such as candyland or chutes and ladders.)

    It's one of our favorite games to give as gifts for 3-5 year olds, and a wonderful way to introduce board games to the toddler set. I also highly recommend "Feed the Kitty" for this age group and "Rat a Tat Cat" for the slightly older crowd. We are a serious gaming family (lots of German board games here) and don't find any of those to be particularly insanity inducing- long after candyland was stashed in the attic.
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    Nina Jiron
    5.0 out of 5 stars great game for all ages
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2009
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    I just bought this game today. My 8 year old daughter and I broke it out and just sat in the back of the van and played it, then my 14 year old son and 15 year old daughter joined in. We all love it.

    This game is a lot like dominoes in matching, but instead of matching number of dots, it is color, which is great for very young children.

    The cards are very thick and durable, which is also great for the little ones.

    You build snakes by matching a head and least one middle section and a tail. If you are the one who completes a snake you keep it and whoever has the most cards at the end wins.

    This is a simple and fun game, easy to play and learn. It also does not take a long time to play which is a plus for those with young children.

    This game if definitely a winner!
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    Rachel Meyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, simple, fun
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017
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    My 3.5-year-old is a boardgame lover already and we have many games, but he chooses this one 80% of the time. There's not really any strategy, but I still enjoy it. It's very sturdy. It takes up a large amount of space - we usually end up stacking the tiles for our finished snakes instead of leaving them out in our "snake pit." He enjoys naming his snakes, or assigning relationships. My only question is, why is this game 4+? It's just color matching. The only more complex element is realizing when you can combine two snakes, but my little one got that down after a few playthroughs. I'm not sure if it would be interesting to a child 5+.
    26 people found this helpful
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    delicateflower152
    5.0 out of 5 stars Snakes on the Floor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2011
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    The Hiss Card Game is colorful, easy to play, and beats Candyland if you are the adult playing it with a little one.

    Color matching, building the longest snake, and building the most snakes which you must then count are some of the ways we've tried to play this game with our grandson. At two years old, he isn't quite ready to sit still and play a game, but I am a firm believer that starting card and board games early-on is a good thing. In addition to honing thinking skills, game-playing teaches social skills, face-to-face interaction, and taking turns which are important skills for little ones to acquire. I also select games that are recommended for an age range that is a bit older than the child receiving the game. This encourages parents or older siblings to "help" the little one learn the game and to play it, too.

    Hiss is a game that you will enjoy playing. It is a game to play on the floor and one that everyone can have fun doing.
    4 people found this helpful
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    Gretchen M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for kids and their grandparents!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
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    We love this game! We first played it with our 5 year old grandson and he wanted to play it over and over. So we taught it to his 3 year old brother who immediately caught on and figured out the simple “strategy!” Playing games with kids is so important and FUN! This would make a terrific birthday or holiday gift!
    One person found this helpful
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    Leslie Riddle
    5.0 out of 5 stars My 3 year old LOVES this game!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
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    We love this game! It's hard to find games that are great for really young kids but even my 3 year old can play this with a little help. It entertains my 6 year old and my husband and I don't mind playing it (which we all know is very important). The tiles are colorful and fun and are made of a thick cardboard that is very durable. My 3 year old has done all sorts of maneuvers with them and has yet been able to bend one. The only thing I would change is to add a couple more multicolored heads and tails to make it easier to end snakes. But overall a great game!
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    Leslie Riddle
    5.0 out of 5 stars My 3 year old LOVES this game!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
    We love this game! It's hard to find games that are great for really young kids but even my 3 year old can play this with a little help. It entertains my 6 year old and my husband and I don't mind playing it (which we all know is very important). The tiles are colorful and fun and are made of a thick cardboard that is very durable. My 3 year old has done all sorts of maneuvers with them and has yet been able to bend one. The only thing I would change is to add a couple more multicolored heads and tails to make it easier to end snakes. But overall a great game!
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    2 people found this helpful
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    RMG
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun game, but…
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
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    Okay. So my family LOVES this game. It’s fun and colorful and we always have a blast. We only have one complaint: there just aren’t enough cards. They are super durable and made out of cardboard, but I feel like if you made them out of regular cards and doubled (or even tripled) the amount of cards, you could have a dynamic game that lasts longer than 5 minutes.

    So much fun, but over super super fast.
    2 people found this helpful
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    J. Brach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great, simple game for kids!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
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    I bought this 2 years ago for Christmas when my daughter was 3. Now at the age of 5 she still pulls it out asking to play. It's a great game and super easy to follow.
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    Alfonso Mendez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lo disfrutan los niños menores
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 4, 2020
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    Es un juego sin mucha gracia a mi parecer, pero lo compré por que leí reseñas en que mencionan que los niños disfrutan de jugarlo y esa es una realidad, se entretienen y por eso le doy 5 estrellas. De ahí en fuera no tiene más gracias que matchear colores y seguir turnos.
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    Connie S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple game with no reading or math skills required!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2020
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    Simple fun family game with snakes varying in length from 3 cards to ten or more! Younger grandkids learned why you have to have a head and a tail for a snake. Older ones had fun calling attempted snake creation with two heads or two tails Chernobyl snakes. Kids had more fun yelling out "new snake" than Hissss. But that was just the dynamics of our group! We simplified scoring so that the winner was the player who had the most number of cards in their completed snake pile! Game of chance with everyone helping meant the youngest to the oldest could be winners! And the number of players during any given game could fluctuate without affecting the completion of a game!
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    S E Gorman
    5.0 out of 5 stars My grand-daughter and I love this game
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2016
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    My grand-daughter and I love this game. Easy to pick up and fun, you need a lot of room but one of those games you just get down on the floor and play
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    quincoces
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy divertido
    Reviewed in Spain on March 12, 2014
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    A mi hija de 3 años y medio le encanta jugar a montar las serpientes de colores. Jugamos una versión sencilla pero pasamos ratos muy divertidos. Recomendable.
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    Vivian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super fun!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2022
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    Our family loved this game!
    Bought 2 boxes and mixed them together, works very well!
    Very simple game but lots of fun, recommend.
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