- BGG rating
- 8.5
Genshin Tarot: Sword Arcana Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,300
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Genshin Tarot
2022
Rules assistance for Genshin Tarot
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- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 1 player
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Genshin Tarot is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by MingYang Lu and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Cooperative Game, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Genshin Tarot: Cups Arcana Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Genshin Tarot Volume 2
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2025
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About the game
"Step inside weary Traveler, you look like you're in need of a break. Why don't you join me for a quick game?" Genshin Tarot is a 60 to 90 minute solo or co-op deck upgrading board game with simultaneous player turns for 1 to 4 players. Each player creates a party of 4 Genshin Characters, dealt randomly from a pool of 22 playable characters (with 14 more added with the first expansion.) Each character brings several cards unique to them to your deck, forming a totally distinct deck for each player. Each round is split into player and enemy phase. Play happens simultaneously during the player phase, where each player will use the cards in their hands to take down the waves of enemies in front of them or offer help to allies. On the enemy phase, surviving monsters will attack players, and enemy ranks will be replenished. Once any one player defeats all of the enemies in front of them, they trigger the arrival of the boss. The players win if the boss is defeated, but lose if any player ever hits 0 HP. Will you and your friends take command of your own fate? Or falter in the face of Teyvat's challenges. Currently has 1 Expansion: The Swords Minor Arcana Expansion, which adds 14 more playable characters. Future expansions contain 44 more playable characters, 4 more bosses, a revamped ley line system, dendro reactions, and more. Follow on twitter to see the latest updates!
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Publishers
- Brother Ming Games
Questions and answers
Genshin Tarot supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Genshin Tarot is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Genshin Tarot for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Genshin Tarot has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Genshin Tarot belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Cooperative Game, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Genshin Tarot are: MingYang Lu. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Genshin Tarot as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.