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Hanabi: Black Powder Expansion

R&R Games · Board game · 2020
2–5 · best 3, 4 30 min Weight 2.0/5
7.9 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
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7.9 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

For those who've mastered Hanabi and want an extra challenge, this expansion adds a new layer of deduction and memory without overcomplicating things!

Highlights
  • New fireworks display rules
  • Increases cooperative challenge
  • Deepens memory and deduction
  • Expands beloved base game
Keep in mind
  • Base version compatibility
  • Requires strategy adaptation
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for some serious pyrotechnics, because Hanabi: Black Powder is here to add a spark to your game nights! This is the second expansion for the beloved limited-communication game Hanabi, and it introduces 10 new cards to create a special sixth fireworks display. Forget the usual rules, as the Black Powder cards are a special case: they are never part of color clues and have a different playing dynamic. Instead of one '1' and one '5' card per color, this display features three '5' cards and only one '1' card. This shift forces players to adapt, relying even more on memory and deduction as clues and plays need to be even more precise. It's compatible with the base R&R version of the game, so if you have European versions, you might need sleeves to keep everything aligned. This expansion adds an extra layer of challenge without overcomplicating things, making it perfect for those who have already mastered the base game and want a new strategic cooperative experience. If you enjoy Hanabi and are looking for a fresh way to test your team's synergy, this expansion is for you!

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Hanabi

Best player count

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2–5 players
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3 BEST
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5 REC

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Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Communication Limits Cooperative Game Hand Management Memory Roles with Asymmetric Information Set Collection

Categories

Card Game Deduction Expansion for Base-game Memory

Families

Country: Japan Game: Hanabi Mechanism: Deduction – Blind Man's Bluff Theme: Fireworks
Publisher R&R Games
Designer Antoine Bauza
Artist Antoine Bauza

Community

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346owners
84wishlist
19want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Does this expansion work on its own, or do I need the base Hanabi game?
You need the base Hanabi game to use this expansion. It adds cards and rules to the main game.
How many new cards does the expansion add?
The Black Powder expansion adds 10 cards to the game.
Which versions of Hanabi are compatible with this expansion?
The expansion is compatible with the base R&R version of the game. European versions might require the use of card sleeves to ensure compatibility.
Does the expansion significantly change Hanabi's gameplay?
It introduces a new fireworks display with specific scoring and gameplay rules (three 5s and one 1), adding an extra challenge that demands more memory and deduction, but it retains the cooperative and limited-communication essence.
Are the new rules difficult to learn?
The rules are simple to grasp, but implementing them requires good team synergy, as is characteristic of Hanabi.
Does the expansion significantly increase the game time?
The game time remains similar, as the expansion focuses on a specific display within the game, adding a strategic challenge without drastically extending the duration of matches.
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