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a traditional Japanese card game played with a deck of hanafuda cards, involving matching cards based on their pictures and suits to form specific combinations
Hanafuda is a traditional Japanese card game played with a deck of 48 cards, divided into 12 suits, each representing a month of the year with images related to nature. The goal of the game can vary depending on the version being played, but generally, players aim to collect sets of cards with matching images or points. Players take turns drawing and playing cards, trying to form combinations such as pairs or sequences. One of the most popular versions of the game, Koi-Koi, allows players to earn points by completing sets and giving them the option to continue playing for more points or "calling Koi-Koi" to end the round. Hanafuda is a game of strategy and memory, requiring players to remember the cards in play and plan their moves carefully.
- I learned how to play Hanafuda when I visited Japan last summer.
- Hanafuda cards are beautifully designed, featuring vibrant images of flowers, animals, and scenes from nature.
- My grandmother taught me the rules of Hanafuda when I was a child.
- We spent the evening playing Hanafuda, trying to collect matching cards from each month.
- I love the challenge of Hanafuda, especially when you have to remember which cards are still in play.