
- BGG rank
- BGG #65
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2022

Expansion for Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water – Quest into Darkness
2019
Rules assistance for Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water - The Palace of Puppets
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water - The Palace of Puppets is an expansion for Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water – Quest into Darkness released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Frédérick Condette and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
For many years the Mayamoto and Bashimon Clans have waged war on one another. Now, far behind the lines of embattled troops, Okko and his companions find themselves in possession of documents that could irrevocably change the course of the conflict. But beware, the constant unrest serves to mask the schemes of the Oni of the Jigoku, who will stop at nothing to preserve the bloddy status quo. This expansion offers: 2 new heroes, including Isako and Legendary Kubban The rules to control a Bunraku An epic campaign that follows Okko and his companions as they try to unravel the machinations of the Clan Ataku. —description from the publisher
Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water - The Palace of Puppets supports 2–5 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 Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water - The Palace of Puppets is 120 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 Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water - The Palace of Puppets for ages 14 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.
Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water - The Palace of Puppets belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Comic Book / Strip, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. 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 Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water - The Palace of Puppets are: Frédérick Condette. 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 Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water - The Palace of Puppets as an expansion for Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water – Quest into Darkness. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water – Quest into Darkness to use it. Check that your edition of Okko Chronicles: Cycle of Water – Quest into Darkness is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.