How to Play Go-Stop for Beginners | Korean Card Game | Complete Rules, Tactics, Hwatu Guide

📍Timestamp

Introduction 00:16
Overview 01:09
Flowercards 02:15
“How to play Gostop” 03:44
How to score points 05:33
Special rules 11:07
Immediate money change 14:35
Paying 15:49
“Go” points board 16:48
Joker rules 17:34
Dealer 18:40
Amount of money 19:50
Scoring table 20:20


Hello everyone,
Today, I’m excited to guide you through Go-Stop (고스톱), one of the most iconic and strategic Korean card games. 🎴

Whether you're a fan of traditional Korean games, love strategy card games, or simply want to explore a new side of Korean culture, this video will be a great place to start.
I explain how to play Go-Stop from the basics — how to match flower cards(Hwatu) by month, score points with Pi, Gwang, Yeol-kkeut, Godori, and Dan. Then master the special moves like Shake (흔들기), Bomb (폭탄), Chok (쪽), and Ttadak (따닥).

Understanding the scoring system in Go-Stop can be tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes incredibly rewarding. 🧠✨
You'll also learn about the unique Joker rules, how to deal cards fairly, and what happens when a round ends without a winner — a situation called Nagari. These details not only make the game more interesting but also connect you deeply to a part of Korean gaming culture that many people outside Korea have never experienced.

It is often played during Korean holidays and, and it frequently appears in popular Korean media, including “When life gives you tangerines*"*, "Minari", and "Reply 1988" and it’s even believed to help prevent dementia through memory training and quick decision-making skills. 🌟

Whether you're learning Go-Stop for beginners, exploring traditional Korean card games, or just curious about how to play Hwatu, you’re in the right place.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below. 📝
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