# Journey to the West: Eighty-one Perils

Journey to the West: Eighty-one Perils is a board game for 3–8 players. It plays in 20 minutes and is meant for ages 10 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 8. The cheapest copy in stock is $12.90 (United States).

- **Players:** 3–8 (best with 8)
- **Playing time:** 20 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 10+
- **Year published:** 2022
- **Categories:** Party Game, Novel-based, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Mythology, Card Game
- **Mechanics:** Hand Management, Ladder Climbing, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Rock-Paper-Scissors

**Designers:** Xīn Mào, 九日NASA

**Publishers:** Whales Entertainment, 星空桌游 Starry Sky Games, (Self-Published)

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gamers Guild AZ | 12.9 $ | https://gamersguildaz.com/products/journey-to-the-west-eighty-one-perils |
| Board Game Bliss | 15.95 $ | https://www.boardgamebliss.com/products/journey-to-the-west-eighty-one-perils |
| Philibert | 16.95 € | https://philibertnet.com/fr/whales-entertainment/158974-journey-to-the-west-eighty-one-perils-850063174015.html |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/journey-to-the-west-trials-and-tribulations)
- [Journey to the West: Eighty-one Perils in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/journey-to-the-west-trials-and-tribulations)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426997)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._