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This is a Hanukkah game that isn't just spinning a dreidel. Everyone plays at once, so there's no waiting for a turn, and the challenge cards add the kind of silliness that makes kids ask for another round.
Counting up and down at speed is sneaky number practice for younger players.
Two things to weigh: it's brand new for 2026, so there's little feedback yet, and speed games can frustrate the youngest players at a table of older siblings.
Description
SKU:
0850050108153
Dizzy Dreidel is a fast Hanukkah card game from Hootenanny Games where everyone plays at the same time, racing to be first to get rid of their cards, with silly Hanukkah challenge cards like Leaning Latkes and Donut Dash thrown in.
What's inside
- 71 cards, including number cards and challenge cards
- Rules
How it works
Everyone plays at once. Play cards that go up by one, play a matching number to switch direction and count down, and use the challenge cards whenever you like. The first player out of cards wins. A game takes about 15 minutes.
What kids learn
- Number sense: counting up and down by one at speed
- Quick thinking: spotting a playable card before anyone else
- Family play: a game that works across ages
Good to know before you buy
- Players and age: 2 to 6 players, ages 7 and up.
- New for 2026: released August 2026, so there are few reviews yet.
- Price: $9.99 at Barnes & Noble at the time of writing.
- When to order: Hanukkah 2026 begins on the evening of December 4.
Who it's for
Families looking for a quick, loud Hanukkah game after candle lighting, and a small gift for one of the eight nights.
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Learn more!
Learn more
- How to play dreidel (My Jewish Learning): the rules of the traditional dreidel game and what each Hebrew letter means
- Hanukkah 101 (My Jewish Learning): a clear family-friendly introduction to the history, customs, foods and blessings of Hanukkah
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