Hanafuda / Battle of Muscles*
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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 / Battle of Muscles so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 2 in The best board games from the 18th century🏛
- Position 7 in The best classic card games🃏🏛 - still a pleasure every time!
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