
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Okko: Yakuza Hazu Akai
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2008

2008
Rules assistance for Okko: Era of the Asagiri
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Okko: Era of the Asagiri is a board game released in 2008 for 2 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Laurent Pouchain and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
Okko is a miniature game that is played on a board with squares. It simulates skirmishes between Samurai and other typical Japanese-inspired characters (Ninjas, Geishas !!!) in the empire of Pajan. Each player controls from 4 to 6 characters Okko is released as basis boxes containing the rules, adventure book, 6 double sided modular game boards, 10 special dice and 20 cardboard miniatures. There are pewter miniatures (unpainted) to replace the cardboard minis included in this game. Okko is inspired from a comic published by "Les Editions Delcourt" (French), "Archaia Studios Press" (English) and "Silvester Strips" (Dutch), "Carlsen Comics" (German)
Okko: Era of the Asagiri supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Okko: Era of the Asagiri is 40 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: Era of the Asagiri for ages 12 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: Era of the Asagiri has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Okko: Era of the Asagiri belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. 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: Era of the Asagiri are: Laurent Pouchain. 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: Era of the Asagiri 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.