Tsuro, the “Game of the path,” is a simple yet elegant game for 2-8 players. By reading these Tsuro rules, you will learn to play this simplistic game of strategy and chance.
On the game board, you will see both a Dragon and Phoenix who guard the paths of life and help maintain the balance between choice and destiny. No matter which path you choose, sometimes destiny has other plans!
Roughly translated as “route” in Japanese, Tsuro, by Calliope Games, will win you over the first time you play, thanks to its straightforward instructions and gameplay.
Try staying on the path as long as possible, but watch out for path tiles placed by others that can alter your plans!
Choose your path wisely and enjoy the journey along the way.
Learn how to play Tsuro below!
What is Tsuro?
Tsuro is an easy, family-friendly game driven by a combination of strategy and chance. By placing path tiles on the board, you create a path not only for yourself but for the other players, as well.
Choose your tile placement wisely and be the last player remaining on the game board to win the game!
Number of players: 2-8
Ages: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Length of play: 15-20min
Category: Family, Strategy, Tile Placement, Player Elimination, Abstract, Competitive
Similar to: Patchwork, Terra Mystica, Forbidden Sky
Main Objective: Be the last player remaining on a path that does not lead you off the game board!
Why We Love It: The simplicity of this game cannot be beaten! Every game will play differently, and there are no two path tiles alike.
What You’ll Need to Play Tsuro
Everything you need to play Tsuro is provided in the box:
The following components can be found in each base game of Tsuro:
- 1 Game Board
- 35 path Tiles
- 8 Marker Stones
- 1 Dragon Tile
