
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Tiny Ninjas: Original – The Void Expansion
- 1–2 players
- 10 min
- 2021

2019
Rules assistance for Tiny Ninjas: Original
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Tiny Ninjas: Original is a board game released in 2019 for 1–2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ryan Leininger and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck.
Tiny Ninjas: Original is a 1-2 player, fast-paced, card & dice dueling game. Players start with 10 health and battle to reduce their opponent's health to zero. Players take turns using Ninja Cards to either attack or defend, as each Ninja can be used in both ways. Hand management becomes critical as players decide which Ninjas to attack with and which to defend with. Many attacks and abilities are determined by rolling the TN Dice which can be done right inside of the Game Box. Tiny Ninjas: Original offers highly-engaging, lightning-fast gameplay that will have players wanting a rematch again and again.
Tiny Ninjas: Original supports 1–2 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 Tiny Ninjas: Original is 10 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 Tiny Ninjas: Original 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.
Tiny Ninjas: Original has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Tiny Ninjas: Original belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck. 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 Tiny Ninjas: Original are: Ryan Leininger. 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 Tiny Ninjas: Original 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.