
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,507
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Claustrophobia 1643
- 2 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Okko: Yakuza Hazu Akai
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Okko: Yakuza Hazu Akai is an expansion for Okko: Era of the Asagiri released in 2008 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Laurent Pouchain.
First expansion to Okko: Era of the Asagiri that adds the Yakuza mafia as mercenaries and includes: 9 new characters and their profile cards -Ashigaru with Tsukubo -Fire eater -Henchman -Kunoishi -Apprentice thief -Oyabun Akachi -Chained ogre -Ninja -Corrupt magistrate 5 equipment cards including: -Shuriken -Tatoos -Smokescreen -Red Algae
Okko: Yakuza Hazu Akai 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: Yakuza Hazu Akai is 45 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: Yakuza Hazu Akai 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: Yakuza Hazu Akai has a complexity rating of 2.0 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: Yakuza Hazu Akai belongs to these categories: Fighting, Comic Book / Strip, and Miniatures. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Okko: Yakuza Hazu Akai and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Okko: Yakuza Hazu Akai 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: Yakuza Hazu Akai as an expansion for Okko: Era of the Asagiri. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Okko: Era of the Asagiri to use it. Check that your edition of Okko: Era of the Asagiri is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.