
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,928
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Alveola: The City of Bees
- 2–4 players
- 15–35 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2023

2026
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Torii Valley is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Thomas Favrelière and Fabrice Maugé and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
Reserve your game and pick it up at Essen Spiel 2026: https://forms.gle/VxY1BbRb8iVWFT8H6 Will you become a legend? Torii Valley is renowned for the delicacy and harmony of its landscapes. Each year, artists from all over the world gather there to paint it, yet none have managed to capture all of its poetry. Your goal: to create the most beautiful painting ever made of Torii Valley. Take on the role of Artists and choose an available tile around the two wheels, but be careful what you leave for your opponents! Place it on your Paint Board. Fulfill the requirements of each landscape to score points. A tile placement game with interaction. Special effects to turn the tide of the game Multiple strategies for scoring points Modular game boards A single-player mode to learn the rules and challenge yourself —description from the publisher
Torii Valley 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 Torii Valley is 30 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 Torii Valley for ages 10 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.
Torii Valley 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 main mechanics of Torii Valley are Tile Placement. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Torii Valley and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Torii Valley are: Thomas Favrelière and Fabrice Maugé. 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 Torii Valley 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.