Hoopessa

Hoopessa is a type of board game that originated in the early 20th century. It was created by Johan Petter och Ivor Cornelius and first released in Sweden in 1897. The game's name is often attributed to the Swedish language, meaning "ring" or "hoop," respectively.

Gameplay involves players working together to remove items from the playing area by moving them to a designated " Puuhh" (translated as "hole"). This is achieved by assigning numbers to items and using dice rolls to match numbers to move items. Players can also form initial "uitslaglings" (scoring units) to measure progress and determine winner.

The design of Hoopessa incorporates a few peculiarities. Items are often cubes representing different numbers, which are aimed to match specific objectives using chance and player interaction. Each item has a distinct color not only to facilitate the visual identification but also may display strange kitchenware shapes allowing players to paint or arrange their preference

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There are no references explaining when Hoopessa reached North America.