2023Ian Sebastian Bach, Mike Fitzgerald, Richard Yaner
- Videos
- 2
- Creators
- 2
1 - 2 players20 - 30 minMedium weight

2021Richard Yaner
Mostly reviews and unboxings. Gorinto is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 23 reviews, 8 how-to-play guides, 8 recorded sessions, 13 unboxings, and 3 other videos.
From BoardGameGeek
In Gorinto, the five elements-Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void-call to you with their distinct energies and patterns. Earth burrows steadily, Water spreads and adapts, Fire leaps upward, Wind dances unpredictably, and Void weaves subtly through the spaces in between. Mastering each one is key to unlocking true balance. Inspired by the ancient Japanese gorint-a sacred pagoda built from five symbolic shapes representing the elements-this game is more than a contest of points; it is a journey toward understanding. Players take turns choosing elemental tiles from the Path and placing them into the Mountain, building influence and knowledge through clever selection and strategic foresight. Each element you claim changes the way you'll collect others, shaping your options and your destiny with every move. At the end of each round, players earn points based on shifting goals revealed at the game's start, and final wisdom is measured by your elemental harmony. The one who best aligns with the forces of nature will rise above the rest.
Gorinto has 55 videos from 44 creators: 23 reviews, 8 how-to-play guides, 8 playthroughs, 13 unboxings and 3 other videos. They date from 2019 to July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Gorinto - A Dicey Walkthrough!" by The Dicey Review, which runs 12 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Gorinto Review - with Tom Vasel" by The Dice Tower. 20 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "SMGSLT Playthrough - Gorinto (feat. Mrs. Guarav and Flying Banana)" by So Many Games, So Little Time SMGSLT, one of 8 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Basketball Highlights: Crunch Time, also by Richard Yaner, or Qawale, ROVE: Results-Oriented Versatile Explorer and Loco Momo, which share several of its mechanics.
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From BoardGameGeek:
In Gorinto, the five elements-Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void-call to you with their distinct energies and patterns. Earth burrows steadily, Water spreads and adapts, Fire leaps upward, Wind dances unpredictably, and Void weaves subtly through the spaces in between. Mastering each one is key to unlocking true balance. Inspired by the ancient Japanese gorint-a sacred pagoda built from five symbolic shapes representing the elements-this game is more than a contest of points; it is a journey toward understanding. Players take turns choosing elemental tiles from the Path and placing them into the Mountain, building influence and knowledge through clever selection and strategic foresight. Each element you claim changes the way you'll collect others, shaping your options and your destiny with every move. At the end of each round, players earn points based on shifting goals revealed at the game's start, and final wisdom is measured by your elemental harmony. The one who best aligns with the forces of nature will rise above the rest.
Designer
Richard Yaner
Artist
Josh Cappel
Publisher
Grand Gamers Guild
Categories
Mechanics