Super Hanafuda is one of those weird little SNES gems that never left Japan—basically Nintendo’s take on traditional Japanese flower cards. You’ve got these beautiful, almost painterly card designs with cherry blossoms, moons, and animals, all wrapped in that classic 16-bit charm. At first glance, it feels like a simple matching game, but there’s a surprising amount of strategy once you dig into the scoring rules.

I’ll admit, the menus are entirely in Japanese, so you’ll be fumbling through trial and error (or leaning on a translation guide). But after a few rounds, you start recognizing patterns—like how pairing certain month cards gives you big points, or why everyone fights over that damn sake cup card. The music’s this chill, traditional vibe that makes it perfect for late-night play.

If you’re into card games or just love oddball retro imports, this one’s a quiet little time capsule. Just don’t expect flashy animations—it’s all about the cards.