Below the Torii Gate (2024)

Below The Torii Gate is a competitive trick-taking game where players make offerings to nearby forest spirits and earn points based on how many spirits they please. Playing cards allows players to attract spirits & fulfill different offerings. Fulfilling offerings affords players points and sometimes another special bonus. Card suits are ingredient types for various offerings. Players play single cards where suit and rank determine lead in future hands of play. Players have a limited number of visiting spirits they can entertain at once, so gaining the lead is important for attracting the most easily pleased spirits. Below The Torii Gate is played over 5 rounds, with the winner being the player with the most points at the end of the 5th round.' —description from the designer