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Play Hanafuda's Koi-Koi: capture cards to form scoring sets, then decide whether to bank points or risk continuing.
Released 27 Apr 2015
Form Scoring Sets
Continue for More Points
Collect Japan Postcards
"Hanafuda" is a traditional Japanese card game. Now you can enjoy "Koi Koi," its most well-known variation, in a purely Japanese milieu with elegant and refined graphics. Online Multiplayer!!
Developed by Zoo Corporation · Published by Zoo Corporation
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Koi-Koi Japan is a digital version of Koi-Koi, a traditional Hanafuda card game. You compete against an opponent to collect cards and form scoring combinations called Yaku.
On each turn, you play a card and try to capture a matching card from the table. When you form a Yaku, you can end the hand or call Koi-Koi to keep playing for more points, risking a reversal by your opponent.
The game includes a tutorial and in-game guidance for learning the rules, single-player play, and online multiplayer. Its additional features include achievements and a postcard collection depicting Japanese scenery.
Players often describe Koi-Koi Japan as a relaxing, replayable way to play Hanafuda, with quick matches that reward strategy and risk-taking. Reviews also appreciate its Japanese card art and scenery, and some enjoy playing online with others. Opinions on the single-player opponent are mixed: several players criticize its difficulty balance, while others find the game an enjoyable casual pastime.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 35 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
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