- 54 uniquely illustrated cards
- Full-bleed art!
- Each month forms a connected scene!
- Playful original artwork by Antonietta
- First edition – limited print quantity
- Plastic! Durable and that satisfying ‘snap’ when you play your cards!
- Mini Size (1.7″ x 2.5″) (44mm x 63mm)
- Thick plastic cards (~1mm)
- Textured card backs!
- Two-Piece Box
- Printed by Panda Game Manufacturing (PandaGM)
- Bonus booklet for Capture the Flag, a fun twist on capture games! 2 players.
What are koinobori?
Koinobori are carp streamers/windsocks that are traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Children’s Day. Why carp? Because they are strong willed and spirited fish. (Sound like any children you know?) (^_~)
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Hanafuda (known in Korea as ‘Hwatu’) are pipless, symbolism-rich, floral-themed playing cards that are popular in Japan, Korea, and Hawaii.
Hanafuda decks have 12 suits. Each suit is represented by a month of the year (e.g. June) and each month is represented by a flower (e.g. peony).
Hanafuda can be used to play numerous games, including traditional classics such as Koi-Koi, Hachi-Hachi (88), Go-Stop, and many many more.
Hanafuda are typically smaller and thicker than Western playing cards, however, our deck uses standard poker-sized cards so you can enjoy the rich detailed art.
Want to learn how to play more hanafuda games?
Check out Hanafuda Games, our comprehensive 37-game, 236-page, color rulebook.
Hanami Edition: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.
Sensu Edition: Amazon & Barnes & Noble
Note: Both the Sensu and Hanami editions of the Hanafuda Games rulebook have the same text content.
Note: Yes, these cards can be used to play all of the games in our Hanafuda Games rulebook.
Every Koinobori Hanafuda deck will include a 28-page, 2.5” x 3.5”, saddle-stitched, full-color rule booklet for Capture the Flag.
Capture the Flag is an exciting 2-player capture game that we designed. Push your luck while fighting for control of the flags, but be careful, your captured cards aren’t safe from your opponent.