Koikoi is a captivating card game that utilizes Hanafuda, the traditional Japanese playing cards, known for their intricate and beautiful designs. If you're looking to dive into this enchanting world of strategic play, here's how you can start playing Koikoi:

In Koikoi, the gameplay revolves around matching cards. Players take turns discarding a card onto the table. If a card you play matches the month of another card already on the table, you can capture both cards. The goal is to collect sets of cards that will help you score points.

To score in Koikoi, you aim to achieve a flush, which means collecting all four cards of the same month. Once you have a flush, you have the option to end the round and score points based on the cards you've collected, or you can choose to continue playing in hopes of increasing your score. This decision is where the name "Koikoi" comes from, as it means "come on" in Japanese, reflecting the player's choice to go for more.

However, be cautious; if neither player can score at the end of a round, it results in a "no game" scenario, and no points are awarded. The game is typically played over 12 rounds, and the player with the highest total score at the end emerges as the winner.

Conveniently, your game progress in Koikoi is automatically saved, allowing you to pick up where you left off, making it easy to track your improvement and enjoy the game at your own pace.