Hanamikoji cover
2013BGG rank #283

Hanamikoji

by Kota Nakayama (中山 宏太) · EmperorS4

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Players2
Time15m
ComplexityLight
Age10+

About the game

What is Hanamikoji?

Welcome to the most famed Geisha street in the old capital, Hanamikoji. Geishas are elegant and graceful women who are skilled in art, music, dance, and a variety of performances and ceremonies. Greatly respected and adored, Geishas are masters of entertainment. In Hanamikoji, two players compete to earn the favor of seven illustrious Geishas by collecting each Geisha’s preferred performance item. With careful speculation and a few bold moves, can you outsmart your opponent to win the favor of the most Geishas? Jixia Academy features the same gameplay as Hanamikoji, but with different artwork. Hanamikoji FAQ

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceForce CommitmentHand ManagementI Cut, You ChooseOpen DraftingRace

On the shelf

Categories

Card GameMedieval

Questions players ask

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