Hanabi 2010
Designed by Antoine Bauza
What it is
A light card game, deduction, memory game for 2-5 players (~25 min), built around communication limits, cooperative game, hand management.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #601 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
How to play Hanabi
Hanabi is a light game (rated 1.7 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 25 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Card Game, Deduction and Memory game where the core of play revolves around Communication Limits, Cooperative Game and Hand Management. A light card game, deduction, memory game for 2-5 players (~25 min), built around communication limits, cooperative game, hand management. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #601 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Hanabi
How many players is Hanabi?
Hanabi plays with 2–5 players.
Does Hanabi work with 2 players?
Yes — Hanabi plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Hanabi take to play?
About 25 minutes per game.
Is Hanabi hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.7 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Hanabi for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is Hanabi good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.7/5 and a 8+ age rating — Hanabi is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Hanabi?
Hanabi is a Card Game, Deduction, Memory game, built on Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Hand Management.
Where to buy Hanabi
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