
Play Gionbana (Japan) Online
Gionbana is a digital version of three popular two-player card games played with Japanese hanafuda cards: Koi-Koi, Hana-Awase, and Oicho-Kabu. It differs significantly from Nichibutsu's earlier arcade release of the same title. The game offers three main play modes:
- Free Battle mode lets the player choose one of 16 different characters, adjust the rule and scoring settings, and play any of the three games against the computer.
- Tournament mode tasks the player with defeating a series of five computer opponents in either Koi-Koi or Hana-Awase.
- Sugoroku mode is a turn-based board game for two to four players where each player moves around the board by rolling a die. Each space causes various events or mini-games to occur that affect the player's score or the flow of the game.
About Gionbana (Japan)
Gionbana (Japan) was first released in 1994 by Nihon Bussan Co., Ltd. for the SNES system. Developed by Nihon Bussan Co., Ltd., this game quickly became a fan favorite for its Strategy / tactics elements.
Game Features
- Authentic SNES experience directly in your browser
- Save and load your game progress at any time
- Full screen gameplay option for immersive experience
- Customizable keyboard controls
- Strategy / tactics gameplay that defined a generation
- DeveloperNihon Bussan Co., Ltd.
- PublisherNihon Bussan Co., Ltd.
- Release Date1994-12-15
- GenresStrategy / tactics
- PlatformsSNES
- Players0
How to Play Gionbana (Japan) in Your Browser
1. Click Play
Simply click the "Play Now" button at the top of this page to start the game immediately.
2. Use Controls
Use your keyboard to control the game. Check the keyboard configuration section below for details.
3. Save Progress
Use the save feature to preserve your progress at any point in the game.
Pro Tip
For the best experience playing Gionbana (Japan), use a desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard. Full-screen mode provides the most immersive gameplay.
Emulator Keyboard Configuration

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Last updated: 2025-03-11T16:24:13.695Z
This page is part of our effort to preserve classic video game history. Gionbana (Japan) © 1994 Nihon Bussan Co., Ltd.. This online emulation is provided for historical preservation and educational purposes only.
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