# Kiki's Koi-Koi — Hanafuda with a friendly face

> Classic Japanese Hanafuda card game with a friendly fish character. (iPhone/iPad app by How Seven, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kikis-koi-koi/id440630538 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [How Seven, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440630541)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 120 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kikis-koi-koi/id440630538/reviews.md

## What is Kiki's Koi?

Kiki's Koi-Koi offers a classic Japanese card game with bright graphics, an intuitive interface, and just the right balance of strategy and luck to pass the time away. Oh, and it stars a fish.

WHAT IS KOI-KOI?
Koi-Koi is a simple two-player card game played with the colorful Japanese cards known as Hanafuda. Match cards from your hand to those on the table to make sets or call "Koi-Koi" to press your luck for more points. But watch out! Your opponent may score bonus points from your risk-taking. How far are you willing to test the fates?

DESIGNED FOR ALL PLAYERS
Is this your first time playing Koi-Koi? Kiki's got you covered. She can walk you through a full hand of play and show you the ropes. Or if you'd prefer to dive in, skip the tutorial and start up a game against Kiki herself. She'll show you which cards you can match, getting you on your feet instantly.

Or perhaps you're a seasoned pro. Well, Kiki's been training for a long time, waiting for this day to arrive. She's ready to play and can't wait for you to step up to the table. Do you have what it takes to defeat the reigning Fish League champion? (That's what Kiki calls herself, by the way.)

STEP ASIDE, KIKI
If you've got a friend with you, the two of you can play against each other with just one device. Pass the game back and forth and see who's the real Koi-Koi Master.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
- "This app helped me to master Hanafuda. You won't be disappointed."
- "This game is by far the best way of getting into and learning the game. I've learned more in 2 rounds on this game then I have in all the other things before this."
- "A more challenging alternative to simple, mindless card games like solitaire."

## Key features

- Classic Japanese Hanafuda card game
- Intuitive interface
- Beginner-friendly tutorial
- Play against AI opponent
- Local multiplayer mode
- Strategic gameplay

## Chart rankings

- #191 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kikis-koi-koi/id440630538/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not for Non-Beginners

*2026-05-21, version 2.2*

This helped me get into the game and understand it a bit, but the tutorial is lacking and there is no option to turn off the hints in the game for what to match or do next. Kinda disappointing but still using it…

### 4/5 — Clean, clear, fun koi koi

*2026-01-08*

Love the tutorial, which was super helpful to learn the game. 

Would love to see an update where the special cards collected in the top left and bottom right could be enlarged so you can see/read them more clearly.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the kind words! It's great to hear you're enjoying playing with Kiki. We'll make note of your idea. Thanks for the suggestion. Hope you're doing well. Have a great day!

### 4/5 — Fun Koi-Koi App!

*2025-05-24*

This is probably the best Koi-Koi games in the App Store!  Not the most feature-rich, but the learning options are useful and the gameplay and graphics are excellent. It’s also the only one I’m aware of that isn’t a thinly veiled cash grab or advertising and tracker delivery vehicle.

**Developer response:** Hi there! Thanks so much for the kind words. We're really glad to hear you've been enjoying the game. Thanks for playing. Hope you're doing well. Have a great day! 😄

### 5/5 — Works and looks great on my Vision Pro!

*2024-07-26*

The graphics are good–way more colorful and friendly than what you usually find on a koi koi app–and the controls fit well with the Vision Pro’s hand gestures. I am looking forward to trying this app with friends and family! Definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a fun koi koi app. It would be even nicer if it were localized in other languages such as French.

### 3/5 — Pretty good, but not perfect

*2024-02-02*

This is a decent version of koi koi, but it seems to be in dire need of some rules tweaking and settings. Currently there are no month yakus in the game, for instance. I also wish you could just tap cards instead of just dragging them… and I wish there was a landscape mode.

There is another review that complains about there being no sound in the game, but this is untrue! The game has some nice calm music and sounds, BUT you have to turn off the silent switch on your phone for sound to work :).

**Developer response:** Hi there! Thanks so much for playing Kiki! Glad to hear you've been enjoying it. There are a lot of rule variations out there, so we tried to pick a good simple set that'd work for most players. But we'll definitely make note of your suggestion and see about including it in a future version. And as for tapping cards and alternate orientations... well, they might be coming in the near future. 😄

Thanks again for writing in. If you have any other issues/questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at support@howseven.com. Hope you're doing well. Have a great day!

### 4/5 — nice implementation

*2024-01-19, version 2.2*

however its hard to strategize when you cannot see chaff collected.  if you could at least see the by holding a finger over them or something, would make this my main hanafuda app.

### 5/5 — Nice implementation of the game

*2023-02-21, version 2.2*

Cool little game, pretty easy to work out how to play this version. I wanted a two player game which my other koi kois don’t have - so this game is great for that. One issue though is the cards aren’t as nice as in other apps so it’s not always easy to work out which card is which and that’s a shame particularly as I want to play with a friend who is unfamiliar with the game or card faces. Also the cards that you have won aren’t very well displayed - the sets that are shown are very small and you can’t see the Basic (kasu) cards at all as the app just lists the number you’ve won and doesn’t display the card faces. This is an issue when you are trying to remember which cards have been played and other koi koi apps do a better job of showing you the full field of play. I also like it when the game shows the open hands at the end of a game so that you can see whether you made a good decision in continuing or stopping play but this app doesn’t do that which is a shame. But the play is challenging enough so that sometimes the game wins, sometimes I do (another reviewer said the computer player was too simple but I haven’t found that to be true) and I’m really enjoying the game. Plus the developer responded to my comments - always a plus - so I’m upping my stars to a full 5. PS Developer: would it be possible to have a stats section so you can see a record of wins and losses? Thanks.

2023 iOS 16 update: Still works perfectly under iOs 16 and still loving playing it. Thanks! :)

### 1/5 — How seven Now

*2022-06-03, version 2.2*

This has been my favourite game for many years. I’ve played both easy then hard options. I used to win enough times to want to go back, but not now even in the easy level I rarely win a game so it’s delete and goodbye for me, sorry you changed the game so much

### 3/5 — Not bad requires more scoring options

*2021-06-12*

more rules options would make it more flexible and player oriented, such as ability to switch of double scoring, scoring for month round etc.

**Developer response:** Hi there! Thanks for giving Kiki a try. I'll make a note of your suggestion and see if it's something we can incorporate into a future update. In the meantime, if you have any other suggestions or questions, feel free to reach us at support@howseven.com. Thanks again for playing. Have a great day!

### 2/5 — Probability matrix gives computer the advantage

*2021-05-18*

I have my own deck to play hanafuda and I’ve never received Moon/Cherry Cups on first draw three games in a row. Also the computer receives more matches when drawing from the deck. As I have been playing hanafuda for over a decade I can still win most matches but having a play against a score of 30+ is quite difficult on the third hand after only 3 draws. I can’t recreate that scoring opportunity with my own deck.

**Developer response:** Hi there! Thanks for giving Kiki a try. Sorry you ended up dissatisfied with it, but I appreciate you giving us a shot! If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us at support@howseven.com. Hope you're doing well. Have a great day! 😄

## Frequently asked questions about Kiki's Koi

### What is Kiki's Koi-Koi?

Kiki's Koi-Koi is a digital version of the classic Japanese card game Koi-Koi, played with Hanafuda cards. It features bright graphics, an easy-to-use interface, and offers a mix of strategy and luck. The game can be played against an AI opponent or with a friend on a single device.

### How do you play Koi-Koi?

Koi-Koi is a two-player card game where players match cards from their hand to cards on the table to form sets. Players can choose to call "Koi-Koi" to risk for more points, but this can also benefit the opponent. The game involves strategy in deciding when to press your luck and when to play it safe.

### Is this app suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed for all players, including beginners. It offers a tutorial that can guide you through a full hand of play, explaining the rules and mechanics. The AI opponent can also provide hints by showing you which cards you can match.

### Can I play with friends on this app?

Yes, you can play with a friend using the local multiplayer mode. Simply pass the device back and forth to take turns playing against each other on the same device. This allows for head-to-head competition to see who is the true Koi-Koi Master.

### What are the system requirements for Kiki's Koi-Koi?

The provided description does not specify the exact system requirements for Kiki's Koi-Koi. However, it is available as a mobile application, suggesting compatibility with most modern smartphones and tablets running iOS or Android operating systems.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2020-09-07

Hello, Kiki fans! We've got some small updates for you:

- Removed some outdated libraries/third-party frameworks
- Fixed bug that led to crash when playing certain sound effects
- Fixed some typos and other minor mistakes

### 2.1 — 2019-05-25

Hello, Kiki fans! We've got some updates for you:

- Background audio from other apps will no longer be interrupted by Kiki. If you're listening to some music or a podcast while you play, it will continue while Kiki's audio will be silenced.
- We've updated the layout/graphics for iPads and iPhone X. On iPad, the game elements are now more spread out and easily accessible at the edge of the screen. And on larger-screen iPhones, the game now takes advantage of the full display.

We're so happy to hear so many of you enjoy playing Kiki. We hope these updates make the experience better than ever! If you have any questions or comments, we're always listening at support@howseven.com. Happy playing!

### 2.0 — 2017-09-18

Hey there, Kiki fans! Your favorite Hanafuda-loving fish is here with a fresh new look. It's the same Koi-Koi action you know and love, but better than ever!

- 64-bit support
- Beautiful, refreshed graphics
- Updated soundtrack
- Enhanced hand summary screen
- Are you a professional by now? You can turn off the in-game hints!

### 1.1.2 — 2012-03-28

- Emergency bug fix to fix the tutorial.

In addition to 1.1's additions:
- Fix for third-generation iPads 
- Moved 'Koi-Koi/End Game' box away from the field 
- Fix for background audio (iPod music) 
- Fixed bug concerning 'Three Lights' icon 
- Fixed Kevin's name (sorry, Kevin) 
- Added rating dialog (email us if it's too pesky) 
- Preparing some future features

### 1.1 — 2012-03-19

- Fix for third-generation iPads
- Moved 'Koi-Koi/End Game' box away from the field
- Fix for background audio (iPod music)
- Fixed bug concerning 'Three Lights' icon
- Fixed Kevin's name (sorry, Kevin)
- Added rating dialog (email us if it's too pesky)
- Preparing some future features

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