# Hooky

Hooky is a board game for 3–5 players. It plays in 45–60 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 4. The cheapest copy in stock is $20.38 (United States).

- **Players:** 3–5 (best with 4)
- **Playing time:** 45–60 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 2.6 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2023
- **Categories:** Word Game, Deduction
- **Mechanics:** Spelling, Deduction
- **Owned by:** 5 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 4
- **Unique players:** 14

**Designers:** James Miller (I), Friends of Aseema

**Artists:** Mirko Akira Suzuki, Tessa Samuelson

**Publishers:** Rio Grande Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gamers Guild AZ | 20.38 $ | https://gamersguildaz.com/products/hooky |
| Miniature Market | 21.99 $ | https://www.miniaturemarket.com/hooky-rio638.html |
| Cardhaus Games | 22.49 $ | https://www.cardhaus.com/hooky/ |
| Spelexperten | 299 kr | https://www.spelexperten.com/sallskapsspel/strategispel/hooky.html |
| World of Board Games | 299 kr | https://www.worldofboardgames.com/hooky |
| Dungeon Marvels | 26.95 € | https://dungeonmarvels.com/hooky-70449.html |
| Spielezar | 32.9 Fr. | https://www.spielezar.ch/brettspiele/hooky-en |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/hooky)
- [Hooky in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/hooky)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/377480)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-20. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._