Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Fans of zen strategy and Japanese aesthetics will adore this garden stroll. Like meditation with victory points!
Highlights
- Gorgeously immersive theme
- Multiple viable strategies
- Excellent solo mode
- Surprising modular board
Keep in mind
- Too peaceful for conflict lovers
- Some tile randomness
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The One Hundred Torii is a zen journey through Japanese gardens, where each torii (those iconic red gates) acts as a portal to precious points. Your goal? Create strategic paths between fountains, shrines, and flowers while crossing as many of these sacred arches as possible—all while interacting with poets, samurai, and other thematic characters. Each turn, you expand the garden with new tiles like painting a living canvas, except your brushes are tactical choices. Will you focus on collecting geisha encounters? Or become the torii master by crossing them all first? The game ends when tiles run out, but the route possibilities feel endless. Play solo or with up to 4, but the vibe remains consistently calm, calculating, and beautifully thematic. Get ready to lose yourself (in the best way) in this strategic stroll!
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Best player count
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3
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Families
Publisher
Pencil First Games, LLC, Arclight Games, Maldito Games, Matagot
Designer
Scott Caputo
Artist
Vincent Dutrait
Community
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1,807owners
468wishlist
65want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is it good with 2 players?
Yes! Feels like a tactical gardener duel. With 4, it's more unpredictable but still strategic.
How complex is it?
BGG weight 2.1: easy to learn, deep to master. Perfect if you've played Carcassonne or Azul.
Do I need to pre-build the board?
Nope! The garden grows organically during play, like a puzzle everyone helps assemble.
How long does it take?
45-60 minutes, but veterans finish in 30min. The pacing is smooth and zen.
Is the solo mode worth it?
Absolutely! One of the best solo modes in abstract games—like a strategic puzzle that reshuffles itself.
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