Hanabi
2010
Design2.0/10
Interaction9.0/10
Artistry3.0/10
Strategy7.0/10
Complexity4.0/10

What do these ratings say about Hanabi?

What kind of game is Hanabi?

Hanabi is a mechanics-first experience where clean rules and systems lead the table. Expect focused gameplay with less emphasis on story or theme.

How interactive is Hanabi?

Hanabi features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of Hanabi like?

Hanabi is visually straightforward and prioritizes function over spectacle. The presentation stays clear and practical, keeping the focus on decision-making.

How strategic is Hanabi?

Hanabi rewards long-term planning and sequencing. Players who enjoy deeper strategic arcs and optimization will likely find a lot to explore.

How hard is Hanabi to learn?

Hanabi has moderate complexity, combining approachable core rules with enough depth to stay interesting. Most groups can learn it in a session and grow into stronger play over time.

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Hanabi

Cooperative card game; players deduce hidden cards to build five fireworks displays.
2010 • 2–5
Average rating
4.35
Players
2–5
Avg time
25 min
Age
8+

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Overview

Hanabi is a cooperative card game where players work together to create a spectacular fireworks show. The catch? Players hold their cards facing outwards, so they can see everyone else's hand but their own. Through careful clues and deduction, players must help each other determine the color and number of their cards.

Using limited information tokens, players give each other hints about their cards, trying to avoid misfires and aiming to play the cards in the correct order (1-5 of each color). The game ends when the fireworks display is complete, the fuse tokens run out, or the deck is exhausted. Players then score their performance based on the highest number reached in each color of firework, aiming for a perfect score!

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BGG Link
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/98778/hanabi
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