Filler Friday: Jixia Academy aka Hanamikoji - Playthrough & Review
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This is "Jixia Academy," also known as "Hanamikoji," a card game designed by Kota Nokayama and published by Emperor S4 and Deep Water Games. This video includes a rules overview.
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00:45 - Rules Overview
07:22 - Playthrough
26:37 - Review
Full disclosure: a review copy of the game was provided by the publisher.
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Which version (art) do you prefer Hanamikoji or Jixia Academy?
Hanamikoji, especially with the deluxe edition play mat and art print.
I have a copy of both and am glad they did two versions. The gaming industry has a long history of being less than sensitive to gender issues and have often exploited women in their art work and minis. I played the original with a family member who loved the game but was a little bit disappointed in the depiction of women. I bought them the 2nd version.
I like they did both versions , but I prefer Hanamikoji artwork and that’s why I bought the female version.
@@michaelp6313 I completely agree with you. I appreciate when publishers include female characters or player boards that are reversible, male on one side, female on the other, ala Robinson Crusoe. Bringing out a more acceptable theme for Jixia Academy was a brilliant decision, and I applaud Emperor S4 and Deep Water Games in the US for supporting it.
Hanamikoji without a doubt
You're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels to check out board games.
Thank you so much! That's really nice of you :)
Man, that was surprisingly exciting to watch! I was really invested in the outcome by the end. Will have to check this one or Hanamikoji out.
Haha, it's very strategic!
I love Hanamikoji. I was curious if the new theme would sway me, but I think I still like the Hanamikoji theme a little better. As always, great review, you two!
It's totally the same game, in some circles this one is called "Hanami-BRO-ji" lol
@@BeforeYouPlay lol perfect!
This was one of my first purchases when I got into modern board gaming. I previously lived in Japan for almost nine years, so when I saw this Japan-themed game I bought it without knowing much about it. Huge fan! Everyone I have taught this game to has loved it as well. I feel like it doesn't get the attention it deserves (though it does tend to show up in various top-10 lists from folks like you). I love 花見小路! (And I'm enjoying the filler series.)
Hi James! First of all....SO COOL YOU LIVED IN JAPAN!!!! I'm glad you picked this one up on a whim, it's so good! We don't see this leaving our collection. :)
I've had Hanamikoji on my wishlist for a while now but seeing this playthrough has reinforced it as a must buy. Looks so fun! I like the tokens on Jixia Academy but prefer the art on Hanamikoji so now to decide between the two.
The good thing is that you wont be missing any gameplay or mechanical elements where you feel forced to buy both. Hope you enjoy it!
I adore Hanamikoji. Happy to see you give this game some attention.
We do too!
One of my all time favorite card games. Thanks for the video
Thanks for checking it out Shane!
Someone in our boardgame group just acquired this. I can't wait to Give it s try.... Great job as usual you two, great video
Hope you enjoy it like we do!
Hi M&L, I love your videos! I think you made a mistake at minute 20:32. The control of the scholar does not go to Levine, but it goes in the middle. Thanks a lot for one more great video!
Ooops. Naveen, not Levine, I apologize!
No, they played correctly. Once a scholar has been claimed, control will never go back to the middle.
@@theSolemnBard Thanks, this makes sense. Did you read this explicitely in the rule book?
@@paolopiccione7470 Yes, in the rulebook it says explicitly for end of the round: "One side is more than the other: The side with more Item Cards wins this Geisha. Move
the corresponding Victory Marker to the winning side." so not to be the middle.
Just picked this up on a BGG trade & look forward to playing it tomorrow. Great overview & playthrough as always!
Have you guys thought about trying some Buttonshy wallet games for filler Friday? I'd like to hear your opinion on them :)
We've played a few but unfortunately don't have any as of right now. We are definitely interested!
I have the Hanimikoji version was unaware of the other. I have introduced this to 4-5 people all with great responses.
Same with us, anytime we teach someone this game they really like it.
Seeing this game really makes me wish that the card backs were the same as Hanamikoji. That way you could choose to mix/match sets if you wanted. Still, I'm a huge fan of Hanamikoji and will likely pick up Jixia Academy as well.
Love this game. I always always save the 4 action for last, because it's the only one that gives you a decision on the last turn. I may have yelled "Noooo" every time one of you chose it early.
lol, next time we'll have to try that!
glad you did this. i was curious after you mentioned it on the countdown. Do you plan to do Seikatsu (sp?) too?
A long time ago we did Seikatsu "A Pet's life" on the channel a few months ago, that video is still up. It's the exact same game as regular Seikatsu just a re-skinning. Hope that helps!
@@BeforeYouPlay i missed that will go look for it and watch it. Thanks!!!
Have have been very interesting in this one for a while it looks great. I will need to get it if I ever get a consistent playing partner.
Hi James, it's a great little filler with a lot of depth. Hope you can pick it up sometime soon. :)
Just FYI on the pronunciation of Jixia. It's like 2 separate words - Ji and Xia - rather than all squished together. The 'J' sound is kinda like if you try to pronounce a 'J' and a 'D' at the same time. And the 'X' is kinda inbetween an 'S' and a 'Sh' sound. So altogether it would be pronounced more similar to 'jee sya' rather than jick-see-a. Not really important but it bugged me a little bit lol.
Fantastic game!
Agreed!! :)
Basically a boys love/reverse harem theme
AKA Hanami-BRO-ji!!
Another great playthrough!
Thanks again!
Listen guys, I would like to see Navin win sometimes. This is exactly what happens when my husband and I play, and it’s no fun if the same person wins every time. 😀
Haha, Monique is just too good at games. Every once in a while I surprise the audience though 😉
@@BeforeYouPlay love watching all your play throughs. Have you done one for Scythe? Or Terraforming Mars? It’s the one we play the most.
@@smitapujara5268 We did a 2 Player playthrough of Scythe several months ago. You can look back and find it on our channel page. We unfortunately haven't done TM, I (Naveen) have only played it once and we feel like it's a game that needs to be played a few times before it would be ready to showcase on the channel. Thanks for supporting us!
@@BeforeYouPlay Thanks! I’ll check it out. We’ve played Scythe only once, but really enjoyed it. It needs so much space and time to set up. So much fun though.
We enjoy watching your play throughs. Thanks for posting them. Some thoughts for Friday fillers: Fluttering Souls, Hive, Paris, cite de la lumiere, to name a few. Of course Hive is one of the older classics. Oh and Onitama, Santorini ( I don’t play that or Onitama well. I always lose)
Looks similar to air land sea
I like this version of the game because I don’t have to explain to people “No, geisha aren’t prostitutes, you guys.” Also, why are these guys so ridiculously attractive?
Aka, the cute guys edition. 😉
LOL!!
What are you doing big bro?
Here is a gift..... 3 fives!!!
...... nice 😐
pronounced "JeeShah academy"