- BGG rating
- 7.4
Gorinto: 5th player expansion
- 5 players
- 30–60 min
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,983
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Gorinto
2021
Rules assistance for Gorinto
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Gorinto
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Gorinto is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Richard Yaner and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Square Grid.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Gorinto: The Dragon
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 2021
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About the game
In Gorinto, the five elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void—call to you with their distinct energies and patterns. Earth burrows steadily, Water spreads and adapts, Fire leaps upward, Wind dances unpredictably, and Void weaves subtly through the spaces in between. Mastering each one is key to unlocking true balance. Inspired by the ancient Japanese gorintō—a sacred pagoda built from five symbolic shapes representing the elements—this game is more than a contest of points; it is a journey toward understanding. Players take turns choosing elemental tiles from the Path and placing them into the Mountain, building influence and knowledge through clever selection and strategic foresight. Each element you claim changes the way you’ll collect others, shaping your options and your destiny with every move. At the end of each round, players earn points based on shifting goals revealed at the game’s start, and final wisdom is measured by your elemental harmony. The one who best aligns with the forces of nature will rise above the rest.
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Designers
Publishers
- Maldito Games
- Happy Meeple Games
- Super Meeple
- Grand Gamers Guild
Questions and answers
Gorinto 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 Gorinto is 30–60 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 Gorinto 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.
Gorinto has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Gorinto belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Square Grid. 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 Gorinto are: Richard Yaner. 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 Gorinto 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.