Tap A Bell'O
Tap A Bell'O Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents
- 90 cards:
- 9 sets of 8 playing cards numbered 1 to 8
- 9 Ring it! Cards
- 9 Trick Cards
- Bell
- Illustrated Rules
Object of the Game
Ring it! is a hilarious party game where you will need to Clap & Ring it! to score the most cards at the end of the game.
Basic Game: Ring It for Pairs (3 or More Players)
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Shuffle all the cards together and deal 10 cards to each player in a facedown pile.
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Going around the table, players take turns revealing the top card of their pile (such that the other players can see their card first). Revealed cards are placed faceup in separate piles for each player. New cards are placed on top of any existing cards, so that each player's pile has only one visible card at a time.
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Clap & Ring it! when:
- 2 of the same color OR 2 of the same number faceup appear anywhere on the table.
- 2 Ring it! Cards appear anywhere on the table.
The first player to correctly Clap & Ring it! scores ALL of the faceup cards on the table, and adds them to the bottom of his facedown pile. He then begins a new hand (by revealing the top card of his facedown pile, and placing it in a faceup pile in front of him).
Watch Out for Trick Cards!
The orange Trick Cards can NEVER be used to Clap & Ring it!. These cards look very similar to the Ring it! Cards.
The Penalty
When a player makes a mistake, all faceup cards in play are discarded and he must discard 3 additional cards (removing them from the top of his facedown pile). He then begins the next hand by revealing a new card.
Examples of mistakes:
- Ringing the bell without clapping.
- Clapping or ringing when there is no need to.
End of the Game
When one player runs out of cards, the round ends and the player with the most cards in his hand is the winner.
Ring It! Variations
Depending on how difficult you want your game to be, you can choose one or more of the following combinations that let you Clap & Ring it! to score cards:
Combination 1: Ring It for All the Pairs (2 or More Players)
Clap & Ring it! when:
2 of the same color AND/OR 2 of the same number AND/OR 2 of the same symbol appear faceup anywhere on the table.
Combination 2: Sandwiches (4 or More Players)
Clap & Ring it! when:
1 card is sandwiched between 2 piles of cards that show the same color OR the same number OR the same symbol (ie: the two cards on either side of it are pairs).
Note: We recommend you only pick one or two attributes to pair (colors, numbers or symbols), otherwise your game will have A LOT of sandwiches.
Combination 3: Two Make a Third (3 or More Players)
Clap & Ring it! when:
2 numbers on the table can be added together to make a third number on the table.
(ex: 2 + 4 = 6, 5 + 2 = 7)
Combination 4: Color Palate (3 or More Players)
Printed spelling kept: the sheet reads "Color Palate" (likely "Palette") and "Clap & Ring it! ring when:" (likely "when"), both as printed.
Clap & Ring it! ring when:
2 colors on the table can be added together to make a third one.
(ex: Blue + Yellow = Green) (ex: Red + Yellow = Orange) (ex: Blue + Red = Purple)
Change the Action for More Fun!
When playing over multiple rounds, the winner of each round chooses a new action to replace the Clap & Ring it! action of the basic game. The new action can be whatever they want, such as rubbing your belly & patting your head, squealing like a pig, faking a sneeze – the more creative the better!
However, no matter what gesture you choose, you must always follow (and end) your action by ringing the bell.
Remember to stay alert because if you use the wrong action, you will have to pay the Penalty for your mistake.