Hanafuda
Card Game · Game System

Hanafuda

Hanafuda cards originated in beginning of 18th-century Japan.

2–7 players60 minages 8light difficulty
About the game

What is 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.

Specs

Game details

Players
2–7
Age
+8
Duration
60 min
Difficulty
Light
Type
Board game
Year
1701
Mechanics
Hand Management · Push Your Luck · Set Collection
Categories
Card Game · Game System · Print & Play
Designer
(Uncredited)
Publisher
Ensky · Black Mamba Games · Shuffled Ink · Square Enix Co., Ltd.
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Everything about Hanafuda

How many players is Hanafuda for?

Hanafuda plays with 2–7 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 60 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 8.

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