Hanafuda Koikoi is a traditional Japanese card game that has been enjoyed for generations. This English version of Hanafuda Koi-Koi brings the classic gameplay to a wider audience.
Koi-Koi (Japanese: こいこい) is a beloved card game in Japan, played with Hanafuda cards, which are a unique set of Japanese playing cards. This game is designed for two players and offers a thrilling way to engage with Hanafuda.
The objective of Koi-Koi is to form specific card combinations, known as "yaku," faster than your opponent. The term "koi-koi" translates to "come on" in Japanese and is used when a player chooses to continue the hand, seeking to build more yaku for higher scores.
In Koi-Koi, players aim to create yaku by collecting cards in their point pile. This is achieved by matching cards from their hand or drawing from the deck with cards already on the table. Once a yaku is formed, players have the option to end the round and claim points or say "koi-koi" to continue playing, aiming to form additional yaku for increased points. While the individual card values do not directly impact the score, they are crucial in determining their potential in forming yaku.
