
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,524
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Whistle Stop
- 2–5 players
- 75 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for The One Hundred Torii: Koi Mini-Expansion
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The One Hundred Torii: Koi Mini-Expansion is an expansion for The One Hundred Torii released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Eduardo Baraf and Scott Caputo and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement.
The Koi mini-expansion is a second expansion for advanced players, in which each player is dealt a set of action cards at the start of the game. Koi cards are worth one journey point if kept until the end of the game or they may be used as special actions for extra tokens, using multiple characters, etc. Players only get one of each action card, but they can use them whenever they want or in combination for huge turns. The Koi mini-expansion gives players extra flexibility and creates big scoring opportunities as the game progresses. This mini-expansion contains 18 cards
The One Hundred Torii: Koi Mini-Expansion 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: Koi Mini-Expansion is 45–60 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 The One Hundred Torii: Koi Mini-Expansion for ages 8 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: Koi Mini-Expansion 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: Koi Mini-Expansion belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement. 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: Koi Mini-Expansion 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: Koi Mini-Expansion 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.