Hanafuda
- Players: 2–7 players
- Play time: 60 min
- BGG rating: 6.9
About Hanafuda
Hanafuda cards originated in beginning of 18th-century Japan. Legend says stewards of Edo Shogunate created it from Portuguese playing cards. A deck consists of forty-eight cards divided into twelve suits of four cards each. Each suit represents one of the twelve months of the year or individual plants (almost all flowers). The cards are small (about 1 x 2 inches), made from stiff cardboard, and are beautifully illustrated. Many different games can be played with a Hanafuda deck. The standard game was Hachi-Hachi (Eighty-eight), which resembles the Western game Casino, but is more complicated and subtle. The standard game now is Koi-Koi. Re-implemented by: Go Stop, the game using Hwatu (화투, 花闘), Korean Hanafuda.
- Released
- 1701
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Hanafuda?
Hanafuda plays with 2–7 players.
What is the best player count for Hanafuda?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Hanafuda is best with 2 players (13 votes).
How long does Hanafuda take to play?
A game of Hanafuda takes 60 min.
What age is Hanafuda for?
The recommended minimum age for Hanafuda is 8+.
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