
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,605
- BGG rating
- 7.1
The Whatnot Cabinet
- 1–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2021

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The One Hundred Torii: Diverging Paths is an expansion for The One Hundred Torii released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Eduardo Baraf and Scott Caputo and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
Wonder down every path... What wonders await you deeper in the garden? You might wander upon shrines of extreme beauty and peace such as the many gates of Fushimi Inari or the bamboo paths of Nonomiya. Score a path next to a shrine and enjoy its own special blessing. Joining you on this journey are two new characters, the gambler and the pilgrim, each offering a unique advantage. There is wonder down every path... the sun's horizon; shrines emerge from the trees; flowers turn to light OBJECTIVE Your objective in this expansion for The One Hundred Torii, is the same as the normal game: earn the most journey points by expanding the garden and walking through as many torii gates as possible as you move between similar landmarks. However, playing with the shrines offers new ways to score journey points and there are two new characters to help you. The One Hundred Torii: Diverging Paths is an expansion requiring the original game. -description from designer
The One Hundred Torii: Diverging Paths 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 The One Hundred Torii: Diverging Paths 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 The One Hundred Torii: Diverging Paths 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.
The One Hundred Torii: Diverging Paths 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.
The One Hundred Torii: Diverging Paths belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 The One Hundred Torii: Diverging Paths are: Eduardo Baraf and Scott Caputo. 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 The One Hundred Torii: Diverging Paths as an expansion for The One Hundred Torii. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The One Hundred Torii to use it. Check that your edition of The One Hundred Torii is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.