Good day folks! Answering to your requests, I just uploaded a new video where I talk about where you can buy the best hanafuda cards! I also teach you how to craft your own hanafuda, provide you with links to the cheat cards and original cards and ALSO include some medieval hanafuda designs I made myself (all for free!). Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/9HAGpuzAvWE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=AncientGaming It took some time xD, it is a video I have been wanting to do for a long time now, but I wanted to bring you some other cool games from other countries and cultures before. Feel free to suggest the next game you would like to see in the channel ;)
Thank you :)! There are indeed great games in Japan with a great history behind them. I can't wait to do a video about shogi and the e-awase inspired karuta
@@ancientgaming4698 Thank you very much for your reply! Some ancient games are still very popular. And if you become a professional, you can make a lot of money ;) Shogi, Igo and Hyakunin-isshu Karuta are these good examples. I look forward to watching your next video;) ありがとうございます！
IF I could like this video twice I would. This is an amazing historical insight. Thank you so much for sharing this. I will make sure to teach this to my daughter.
Thank you very much Jordan :), if I could like this comment twice I would xD. I hope you daughter likes it as well. I am currently preparing a video about how to make your own hanafuda cards, with the designs you see in the video and some things more, perhaps that is also a fun activity to do in family!
As a fellow ancient games enthusiast was delighted to see this channel. Great research and presentation. Looking forward to such games as Merrills, Ur, and Konane. Am eagerly awaiting the next videos.
Thanks a lot Matt! I'm very happy to hear you enjoy my content :). The Royal Game of Ur is actually the next game I will cover after my next video, that will drop hopefully in the coming week. I'm really looking forward to cover it, it is one of my favourites. I will try to cover the others as well in the future!
@@ancientgaming4698 im kinda confused, in all the sites im reading there are no variants (official at least) that let you get 20 points or 15 points? so for example having 5 light cards gives you 10 points? im so confused???
Poker and Koi Koi are the only two gambling games Yakuza 2 refuses to assign you an instant win item for. Luckily I know poker but this game feels like learning poker as a blind man, so I'm especially thankful for this video.
The history is so cool. I very recently learned of this game because of all things another card game I play that's not hanafuda. And I'm falling in love with it.
I first learnt about this game from the Japanese movie Summer Wars, where the game plays a crucial part in the plot. Glad to learn how it is played, thanks.
You seem like someone I'd get along with I too have always had a fascination in the ancient games and how they've evolved throughout history. I'm enjoying the videos keep up the great work.
What is it with Japan and card/board games that practically require a cheat sheet? They took Mahjong and made Riichi Mahjong, and then this. Both of these games can't actually be fully comprehended without cheat sheets or an insane amount of experience.
i still don't know how to play mahjong but koi koi takes just a couple games looking at a sheet of the different hands and then you got it, it's so much simpler than it seems at first. i think learning in a game is probably easier than learning w physical cards, there are a couple of mobile apps, clubhouse games on the switch, or if you really wanna have fun get one of the yakuza/judgment games. you'll have it down in no time at all
Hello everyone! I've received messages from many of you asking me where you can get hanafuda cards, so I felt like giving you a quick update. The short answer is Amazon, eBay, Aliexpress, etc., but if you really want to go out of your way to buy top quality hanafuda, I will tell you how in one of my next videos. I'm currently in vacation in my home country and my equipment is in Sweden, but I have some videos in the making, so you won't have to wait too long :)
I was looking for gifts and found hanafuda cards (was looking for playing cards with Japanese art on them) on Amazon I was intrigued and want to learn how to play 😀 this is so interesting.
I am just learning to play Hanafuda. I would oftently find the game in video games but had no idea how to play. Now I'm learning and I am having fun. Now, I need to remember all the patterns you can form to get points and those are a little hard to remember.
I didn't go into detail with komatsufuda as I plan on doing a video exclusively about Oicho-Kabu and yakuza gambling, as komatsufuda was more typically used in that game by the gangsters. Before that though I have other games I'd like to show you guys, some of them Japanese as well :)
Very fascinating history behind Hanafuda cards. One character I know of besides Mario who is associated with Hanafuda cards is Genjuro Kibagami from Samurai Showdown, as he often references the cards in some of his attacks.
What kind of deck are the Hanafuda cards in the thumbnail? I got some of those recently, but the website didn't specify the deck? Also, what are the cards in the thick black frame behind you called? They look interesting. Awesome video, man. Very informative.
Hi Nicholas! Thank you very much :D. The hanafuda cards you see in the thumbnail are a pre-ww2 Nintendo design. As for the other cards you see in the background, those are known as uta-garura or uta-karuta (literally "poetry cards", the word karuta is basically how a Japanese would typically say the Spanish and Portuguese word for card: "carta". I intend to cover them in another video, they do have an interesting history behind them as well :)
Thank you very much :) I really appreciate that. I will be releasing the next video later today or tomorrow. I don't speak Japanese by the way, but I'm a great admirer of Japan's culture
It depends a lot also on how long of a game you are playing. Whenever I play 12 rounds and I am losing by a bunch half through the game I just go bananas with the koikois hahahaha
Ebay, or Amazon (either US or the Japanese version, which can be switched to English). Do also search under Hwatu (as well as Hanafuda) as that is what the Koreans call them, and their sets are usually cheaper. The "ultimate" luxury set is Nintendo's "daitouryou" set, which has Napoleon on the front. Watch out for ripoff prices, though, and shop around before you buy! For Korean cards, you shouldn't pay much more than $8 on Ebay - that is probably your best bet.
Left side of the screen. What game is that? I used to play it in Japan 40 years ago and can't remember it or the rules, just that I played it and enjoyed it.
Hey there. Where did you get the cards that were shown off in the how to play section of your video? They would be perfect for teaching my group how to play.
Hello! I crafted the ones of the video, so they are unfortunately not available for purchase at the moment. I do plan though on releasing a Print and Play video in the near future, along with some further resources for hanafuda :)
Hey Kevin 😁 as far as I know there is not, but I made a video about different options for buying hanafuda cards and uploaded the pngs with the tips to my webpage free for personal use. You can find the video in my channel, it's called "the best hanafuda"
Hi Justin. I made myself the cheat cards you see in the video, so unfortunately there is no place where you can get them. However, I'm currently working on my own hanafuda cards and, since more people asked me where to get them, I will upload a short video or update with that kind of information as soon as I get back from vacation :)
Hiroshi Yamauchi notices strange electronic devices labeled ATARI... Card games slowly lose their hundreds of years fanbase. ☝🏻🧐 Look up Wikipedia about his name- *_you're welcome._*
Good day folks! Answering to your requests, I just uploaded a new video where I talk about where you can buy the best hanafuda cards! I also teach you how to craft your own hanafuda, provide you with links to the cheat cards and original cards and ALSO include some medieval hanafuda designs I made myself (all for free!). Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/9HAGpuzAvWE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=AncientGaming
It took some time xD, it is a video I have been wanting to do for a long time now, but I wanted to bring you some other cool games from other countries and cultures before. Feel free to suggest the next game you would like to see in the channel ;)
My Japanese friend laughed when I used the term "Hanafuda cards" and told me "hanafuda means 'flower cards', so you're saying 'flower cards cards'"
"Let's play with Hanafuda cards while drinking Chai tea!"
@@UnprofessionalProfessorlol I was gonna say that too
What a great idea adding the "cheat" part of the card, makes it so much easier to follow and learn the rules (Y) Gratis potatis!
I am Japanese and love to play Hanafuda but didn't know its history! I love Hanafuda even more now😊
Thank you :)! There are indeed great games in Japan with a great history behind them. I can't wait to do a video about shogi and the e-awase inspired karuta
@@ancientgaming4698 Thank you very much for your reply! Some ancient games are still very popular. And if you become a professional, you can make a lot of money ;) Shogi, Igo and Hyakunin-isshu Karuta are these good examples. I look forward to watching your next video;) ありがとうございます！
@@barieba どうもありがとうございました！ 私はすでに次のものに取り組んでいます:)
IF I could like this video twice I would. This is an amazing historical insight. Thank you so much for sharing this. I will make sure to teach this to my daughter.
Thank you very much Jordan :), if I could like this comment twice I would xD. I hope you daughter likes it as well. I am currently preparing a video about how to make your own hanafuda cards, with the designs you see in the video and some things more, perhaps that is also a fun activity to do in family!
I just discovered this game and I'm so happy for this video. Not only to learn how to play, but I love the history of old games.
As a fellow ancient games enthusiast was delighted to see this channel. Great research and presentation. Looking forward to such games as Merrills, Ur, and Konane. Am eagerly awaiting the next videos.
Thanks a lot Matt! I'm very happy to hear you enjoy my content :). The Royal Game of Ur is actually the next game I will cover after my next video, that will drop hopefully in the coming week. I'm really looking forward to cover it, it is one of my favourites. I will try to cover the others as well in the future!
@@ancientgaming4698 im kinda confused, in all the sites im reading there are no variants (official at least) that let you get 20 points or 15 points?
so for example having 5 light cards gives you 10 points?
im so confused???
I'm here because of a videogame call Yakuza Kiwami ;_;
Ahaa a man of culture!!
Same! Koi koi and mahjong were two of my favorite things to do in Kamurocho
I'm partly here because of a game called "Sakura Taisen" 😃
1889's Nintendo's Hanafuda cards
Poker and Koi Koi are the only two gambling games Yakuza 2 refuses to assign you an instant win item for. Luckily I know poker but this game feels like learning poker as a blind man, so I'm especially thankful for this video.
Great topic!!! Love it ... waiting for the next ancient game👍🏻
The history is so cool. I very recently learned of this game because of all things another card game I play that's not hanafuda.
And I'm falling in love with it.
I first learnt about this game from the Japanese movie Summer Wars, where the game plays a crucial part in the plot. Glad to learn how it is played, thanks.
Did not know that movie!! Will have to check it out :D
@@ancientgaming4698 It's a good watch. The hanafuda card game at the end is epically over-the-top!
This is a really good video. Knowing the story behind something helps a lot in the learning process.
I love it!. Interesting story, beautiful cards and fun game. Thank you. Where the best cards be found?
You seem like someone I'd get along with I too have always had a fascination in the ancient games and how they've evolved throughout history. I'm enjoying the videos keep up the great work.
thank you from the bottom of my heart
❤️
I'm happy it was useful :)
This channel has good potential. I look forward to seeing you grow.
Thank you very much Isaac :)
What is it with Japan and card/board games that practically require a cheat sheet?
They took Mahjong and made Riichi Mahjong, and then this. Both of these games can't actually be fully comprehended without cheat sheets or an insane amount of experience.
i still don't know how to play mahjong but koi koi takes just a couple games looking at a sheet of the different hands and then you got it, it's so much simpler than it seems at first. i think learning in a game is probably easier than learning w physical cards, there are a couple of mobile apps, clubhouse games on the switch, or if you really wanna have fun get one of the yakuza/judgment games. you'll have it down in no time at all
Of all these years of playing Duel Masters it took 20 years to learn that Shobu’s name means game
Hello everyone! I've received messages from many of you asking me where you can get hanafuda cards, so I felt like giving you a quick update. The short answer is Amazon, eBay, Aliexpress, etc., but if you really want to go out of your way to buy top quality hanafuda, I will tell you how in one of my next videos. I'm currently in vacation in my home country and my equipment is in Sweden, but I have some videos in the making, so you won't have to wait too long :)
I was looking for gifts and found hanafuda cards (was looking for playing cards with Japanese art on them) on Amazon I was intrigued and want to learn how to play 😀 this is so interesting.
Thank you ☺️!! These games can indeed go deep down the rabbit hole! Check out the Karuta as well, those are very unique too!
@@ancientgaming4698 lol I already did ..that next on my list to learn . 😆
I am just learning to play Hanafuda. I would oftently find the game in video games but had no idea how to play. Now I'm learning and I am having fun. Now, I need to remember all the patterns you can form to get points and those are a little hard to remember.
1:58 on the screen is a "komatsu" deck, which is a mekuri karuta type of deck.
I didn't go into detail with komatsufuda as I plan on doing a video exclusively about Oicho-Kabu and yakuza gambling, as komatsufuda was more typically used in that game by the gangsters. Before that though I have other games I'd like to show you guys, some of them Japanese as well :)
@@ancientgaming4698 i'm looking forward to those videos then ^_^
Very fascinating history behind Hanafuda cards. One character I know of besides Mario who is associated with Hanafuda cards is Genjuro Kibagami from Samurai Showdown, as he often references the cards in some of his attacks.
What kind of deck are the Hanafuda cards in the thumbnail? I got some of those recently, but the website didn't specify the deck?
Also, what are the cards in the thick black frame behind you called? They look interesting. Awesome video, man. Very informative.
Hi Nicholas! Thank you very much :D. The hanafuda cards you see in the thumbnail are a pre-ww2 Nintendo design.
As for the other cards you see in the background, those are known as uta-garura or uta-karuta (literally "poetry cards", the word karuta is basically how a Japanese would typically say the Spanish and Portuguese word for card: "carta". I intend to cover them in another video, they do have an interesting history behind them as well :)
What kind of sleeves do you use for your cards?
Vielen Dank fürs Video! Mach weiter so! LG aus Hamburg...
I just found your video and channel and I admire your work and content. Do you speak Japanese?
Thank you very much :) I really appreciate that. I will be releasing the next video later today or tomorrow. I don't speak Japanese by the way, but I'm a great admirer of Japan's culture
It is so fun, I play with the AI on the app, it has a certain level of risk when calling Koi Koi, I usually just pass when I get a winning hand
It depends a lot also on how long of a game you are playing. Whenever I play 12 rounds and I am losing by a bunch half through the game I just go bananas with the koikois hahahaha
what are those cards framed in the background on the left? look really cool
Estan wapas esas cartas, donde las puedo pillar?
Haruka forced me to play this game but I didn't know how, thanks.
*Kibagami Genjuro intensifies*
Aha! A man of culture!
Okay who is this unreasonably gorgeous guy teaching me about this card game?
Kool game. Cute guy 👀
Excellent video, where can I buy some of these cards?
I bought a deck of them from a website called janm.org Here's a note: Hanafuda cards, unlike other playing cards, are tiny. 2⅛ by 1¼ inches.
@@nicholasnewlin1138 Thanks for replying, I'll check it out :)
Ebay, or Amazon (either US or the Japanese version, which can be switched to English). Do also search under Hwatu (as well as Hanafuda) as that is what the Koreans call them, and their sets are usually cheaper. The "ultimate" luxury set is Nintendo's "daitouryou" set, which has Napoleon on the front. Watch out for ripoff prices, though, and shop around before you buy! For Korean cards, you shouldn't pay much more than $8 on Ebay - that is probably your best bet.
Can you explain Go-stop?
Left side of the screen. What game is that? I used to play it in Japan 40 years ago and can't remember it or the rules, just that I played it and enjoyed it.
Anyone else here after watching Demon Slayer?
Tanjirou's earrings!
I came here after watching Summer Wars ;)
@@lordtucor8309 didn't know the show, just checked it out and might give it a shot!
No.
@@joshuawebb4966 thanks thats crazy bro
Time to dive in the gambling den in Way of the Samurai 4!!
Hey there. Where did you get the cards that were shown off in the how to play section of your video? They would be perfect for teaching my group how to play.
Hello! I crafted the ones of the video, so they are unfortunately not available for purchase at the moment. I do plan though on releasing a Print and Play video in the near future, along with some further resources for hanafuda :)
Who makes that deck and where can I get one? Please and Thank you!!!
Could you please link your deck? I would love to buy this set
I need a pdf of those cheat bars lol
I might upload a P&P video in the future as many people asked for this, besides, I do have some further plans for hanafuda ;)
is there anywhere i can buy hana hanafuda cards with the tips?
Hey Kevin 😁 as far as I know there is not, but I made a video about different options for buying hanafuda cards and uploaded the pngs with the tips to my webpage free for personal use. You can find the video in my channel, it's called "the best hanafuda"
How do you get them protected or commercially protected?
Where did you get the cheat hanafuda cards?
Hi Justin. I made myself the cheat cards you see in the video, so unfortunately there is no place where you can get them. However, I'm currently working on my own hanafuda cards and, since more people asked me where to get them, I will upload a short video or update with that kind of information as soon as I get back from vacation :)
wow you are suuper handsome 😵
Soooooooo uhhh… who else was brought here by Demon Slayer?
I start watching it this week, have had it recommended so many times now
@@ancientgaming4698 just in time for Season 2
I WILL SACRIFICE MY 3 ROYAL INSPECTOR AND 3-1 FLUSH FOR A BLUE EYES WHITE DRAGON.
Oh wait, wrong anime and game
Then you leave me no choice... GO FORTH DARK WIZARD
Lets be honest, we all came here bc of nintendo
intimidating? lol
I couldnt understand like 40% of the words you were saying. So this video did not help. Sorry
🙄 how very worldly of yiu
Hiroshi Yamauchi notices strange electronic devices labeled ATARI... Card games slowly lose their hundreds of years fanbase. ☝🏻🧐 Look up Wikipedia about his name- *_you're welcome._*