Super Hanafuda 2 is one of those classic Japanese card games that never really made it overseas, which is a shame because it’s weirdly addictive once you get the hang of it. You’re basically playing a prettier, more polished version of traditional Hanafuda—those flower cards with the weirdly specific monthly themes. The SNES version adds some nice little animations and a chill soundtrack, so it feels less like a dusty old card game and more like something you’d actually want to play for hours.

At first, the rules might seem confusing if you’re not familiar with Hanafuda (I definitely fumbled through my first few matches), but the game does a decent job easing you in. You’ll be matching cards by month and racking up points with combos like "Boar-Deer-Butterfly" or "Brights." It’s got that same satisfying "aha!" moment when you finally spot a good play, just like in poker or mahjong.

If you’re into retro games or just curious about traditional Japanese card games, this one’s a solid pick. The AI isn’t too brutal, so you won’t get steamrolled right away, and there’s something weirdly relaxing about the whole vibe.