Hanafuda*
Hanafuda cards originated in Japan in the early 18th century, believed to be developed by the Edo Shogunate from Portuguese playing cards. A Hanafuda deck consists of forty-eight cards in twelve suits, each representing a month or individual flowers. The cards are compact, beautifully illustrated, and can be used for various games, with Koi-Koi being the most popular today.
- 2 - 7 Players
- 60 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Hanafuda so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 12 in The best board game classics🏛 of all time
- Position 2 in The best board games from the 18th century🏛
- Position 8 in The best classic card games🃏🏛 - still a pleasure every time!
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