{"product_id":"koi-koi-card-game","title":"Koi-Koi Card Game","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"299\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful traditional Japanese card game of calm observation, clever matching and bold risk-taking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"418\"\u003eA curated Afrishon World pick for thoughtful card play, cultural discovery and elegant screen-free strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"541\"\u003eCapture matching Hanafuda cards, build valuable Yaku combinations and decide when to stop — or call “Koi-Koi” and push your luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"672\" data-section-id=\"kyjuiw\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"697\"\u003eKoi-Koi is a traditional Japanese 2-player card game played with a 48-card Hanafuda deck. Each turn, players capture cards from the centre of the table by matching cards from the same month, then build scoring combinations called Yaku. The beauty is in the choice: take your points now with “Shobu”, or call “Koi” and risk playing on for a bigger score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1052\" data-section-id=\"huvck4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1077\" data-section-id=\"9vbium\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003eTraditional Japanese card play\u003c\/strong\u003e — enjoy the poetic world of Hanafuda cards, with suits inspired by the months of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1205\" data-section-id=\"12jnugq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003eElegant set collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — capture cards and build Yaku combinations using flowers, ribbons, animals and light cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1327\" data-section-id=\"yfqqzz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003ePush-your-luck tension\u003c\/strong\u003e — once you score, decide whether to stop or keep going for a bigger reward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1432\" data-section-id=\"1ndhea\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1462\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003eBeautiful cultural theme\u003c\/strong\u003e — the booklet includes history, origins, rules, strategies and variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1536\" data-section-id=\"ls7gvr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003ePerfect for 2 players\u003c\/strong\u003e — a calm but competitive game for couples, friends or thoughtful card-game fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1645\" data-section-id=\"1g0hxwp\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1647\"\u003eBeginner-friendly learning\u003c\/strong\u003e — the rulebook is designed to teach the game step by step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1738\" data-section-id=\"1d24oyq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2227\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1784\" data-start=\"1758\" data-section-id=\"12qxmv4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1760\"\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1816\" data-start=\"1785\" data-section-id=\"kg7fkh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003ePlay time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 80 minutes for 12 rounds; shorter 6-round games are suggested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1905\" data-section-id=\"8fg6pn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003eGame type\/category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional card game \/ set collection card game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"1982\" data-section-id=\"bgm8nx\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1984\"\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set collection, card matching, push your luck, scoring combinations, hand management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"2086\" data-section-id=\"qqtohr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e IELLO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2178\" data-start=\"2111\" data-section-id=\"um4dfr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003eCollaboration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with the French Playing Card Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2227\" data-start=\"2179\" data-section-id=\"9xizc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2181\"\u003eStandalone or expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standalone game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2229\" data-section-id=\"19ul740\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2834\" data-start=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2310\" data-start=\"2248\" data-section-id=\"zmzfm0\"\u003eThis is a standalone game. 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