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Hanafuda Koi Koi

Name: Hanafuda Koi Koi
Rating: 4.5 (1 reviews)
Author: White Tiger Studio

Category : BoardVersion: 1.5.2

Size：104.5 MBOS : Android 6.0+

Developer：White Tiger Studio Update：Apr 18,2025

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Hanafuda Koikoi is a traditional Japanese card game that has gained popularity both in Japan and worldwide. The English version of Hanafuda Koi-Koi brings this captivating game to a broader audience, allowing more players to experience its strategic depth and cultural richness.

Koi-Koi, derived from the Japanese term "こいこい," meaning "come on," is a two-player game played with Hanafuda cards, which are a unique type of Japanese playing cards. The essence of Koi-Koi lies in its objective: players aim to form specific card combinations known as "yaku" faster than their opponent. The game's dynamic nature is encapsulated in the phrase "koi-koi," which players use to express their desire to continue the current hand in hopes of achieving more yaku and accumulating higher scores.

In Koi-Koi, the formation of yaku is central to the gameplay. Players build their point piles by matching cards from their hand or the draw pile with those on the table. Once a yaku is formed, players face a strategic decision: they can either stop to secure their points or opt for "koi-koi" to continue playing and potentially earn more points by forming additional yaku. While individual card values do not directly contribute to the score, understanding their significance is crucial for mastering the art of forming yaku and ultimately winning the game.

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