- BGG rank
- BGG #2,641
- BGG rating
- 7.3
YRO
- 1–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,166
- BGG rating
- 6.6
13 Leaves
2025
Rules assistance for 13 Leaves
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- 3–6 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
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13 Leaves is a board game released in 2025 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Masato Uesugi and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Ladder Climbing.
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About the game
Enjoy the foliage, discover all the colors and shapes that nature can offer, and create a beautiful and satisfying grading sequence! In 13 Leaves, players can play one or more cards of the same value that align with the sequence on the table. The cards must be of a value equal to or lower than the lowest card in the sequence, or of a value equal to or higher than the highest card in the sequence. The game consists of several rounds. Each round is divided into turns that proceed clockwise. On their turn, the active player, if they can and if they want, plays one or more cards of the same value from their hand. Multiple cards of the same value are stacked on top of each other to show how many cards of that value are present on the table. Cards of different values are placed in numerical order forming a sequence on the table. The first player to play all the cards in their hand wins. At the end of the rules, you'll find the expert variant, which consists of playing multiple games in a row with a scoring at the end of each game. —description from the publisher
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- Gigamic
- Portal Games
- Cranio Creations
- MEBO Games
- CMYK
- Elznir Games
Questions and answers
13 Leaves supports 3–6 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 13 Leaves is 20 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 13 Leaves for ages 8 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.
13 Leaves has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
13 Leaves belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Ladder Climbing. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 13 Leaves are: Masato Uesugi. 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 13 Leaves 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.