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Rules

Learn hanafuda systematically, from basics to game rules.

Learn Hanafuda

Intro

Hanafuda Basics

Learn about card types, month-flower associations, and basic terminology.

Ref

Hanafuda Glossary

A glossary of hanafuda terms used across all game rules. For basic concepts, see the Hanafuda Basics page.

Game Rules

Easy2P (up to 5)

Koi-Koi Rules

Detailed rules for Koi-Koi. Learn about game flow, koi-koi declarations, yaku list, and scoring.

Medium3P (up to 7)

Hanawase Rules

Detailed rules for Hanawase. 15 completed yaku and special rules (Fuke, Ameshima-Nagashi) explained.

Medium3P (up to 7)

Shishibo Rules

Detailed rules for Shishibo (Shishibochuushin / Enshu-bana). Hand yaku, cut-off yaku, earned yaku, the soba system, and kotsu declarations.

Hard3P (up to 7)

Hachihachi Rules

Detailed rules for Hachihachi. 14 hand yaku, 6 completed yaku, and special rules (orichin, mizuten, hatto, sageru).