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Hanafuda: Sakura + Sutda
2015
Rules assistance for Hanafuda: Sakura + Sutda
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- 2–10 players
- 30–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Hanafuda: Sakura + Sutda
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Hanafuda: Sakura + Sutda is a board game released in 2015 for 2–10 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck.
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About the game
Sakura is an hawaian version played with Hanafuda cards: This version is similar to the Koï Koï version of Hanafuda as we capture a card in the river (also called 'Ba') with a card of the same month we have in hands, then we reveal a card from the main deck. If this card can capture another card of the ba, we can take it. We play all of our cards (8 if we are 2 players, 7 if we are 3, ...) instead of Koï Koï where we can stop or continue before. Some cards have a value (5, 10, 20): at the end of the round, we add the values of these cards to calculate our score ... and if we have a Yaku (3 purple ribbons for example), the others get a -50 points per Yaku for this round. It's easier than Koï Koï and is a good introduction to it. Sutda is a korean version played only with 20 cards (2 of each first 10 months plus 2 'Lights' and is like a poker (the reason why there are token in the box).
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- Robin Red Games
Questions and answers
Hanafuda: Sakura + Sutda supports 2–10 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Hanafuda: Sakura + Sutda is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Hanafuda: Sakura + Sutda for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Hanafuda: Sakura + Sutda has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Hanafuda: Sakura + Sutda belongs to these categories: Card Game and Game System. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Hanafuda: Sakura + Sutda as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.