8.0
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Ludopedia
7.3
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you love fast, tactical card games, Ohanabi will hook you from the first round.
Highlights
- smooth closed drafting
- simple ordering mechanic
- short playtime
Keep in mind
- three‑row limit can feel tight
- high decision pressure
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Ohanabi consists of a 120‑card deck numbered 1‑120, each bearing one of four colored symbols. The game unfolds over three short rounds, built around closed drafting, ordering, and set collection. At the start of each round, every player draws ten cards, selects two to keep and passes the rest to a neighbor (left on rounds 1 and 3, right on round 2). All players reveal simultaneously and decide to place 0, 1, or 2 cards into up to three personal rows. The first card of a row can be any number; subsequent cards must be higher than the row's highest card or lower than its lowest, creating increasing or decreasing sequences. Unused cards are discarded. Once each player has played ten cards, the round ends and scoring kicks in. In round 1, each blue card is worth 3 points. In round 2, blue remains 3 points while green is worth 4. In round 3, blue and green keep their values, gray cards award 7 points each, and pink cherry‑blossom cards follow a pyramidal scale: 1 = 1 point, 2 = 3, 3 = 6, etc. After the third round, totals are summed and the highest score wins. The game is quick (about 20 minutes), light (1.2/5 weight), and perfect for players who enjoy fast tactical choices, symbol collection, and numeric sequencing without heavy rules. Minimalist art and a Japanese‑gardening theme add charm, but the mechanics—deciding which cards to keep, how to arrange them, and when to discard—are the real hook. A solid pick for 2‑4 players seeking an elegant, strategic card game that doesn’t drag on.
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Publisher
Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag, Arclight Games, FunMill.ru, Kaissa Chess & Games, Mercurio, Mnogoknig Games, Oya, Pandasaurus Games, Popcorn Games, Pravi Junak, White Goblin Games, Нескучные игры
Designer
Steffen Benndorf
Artist
Christian Opperer
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.
How long does a game last?
About 20 minutes.
What is the game's complexity?
Low; quick to learn but offers strategic depth.
What components are included?
A 120‑card deck with numbers and a concise rulebook.
Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of light card games, set collection, and numeric sequencing.
Do I need to know Japanese to play?
No, the rules and symbols are explained in multiple languages, including English and Portuguese.
Can I play with more than four people?
Officially no; the game is designed for up to four participants.