
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,377
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Race to the Raft
- 1–4 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2023

2022
Rules assistance for Bolets
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Bolets is a board game released in 2022 for 1 player, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Olga Ortiz and its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Layering, and Network and Route Building.
Mushroom season is finally here, Granny has asked you to fill the pantry and promises to cook a delicious mushroom pie once you get back. The forest is dangerous and it’s easy to get lost, but you can’t disappoint Granny! Bolets is a 9 card game that you can play in about 10 minutes. It’s fairly easy to learn and the setup is quickly. In this abstract card game, you have to overlap the eight map cards and trace a path to travel from card to card, until you reach Granny’s Cottage, with at least one life left. On the way, be careful with the crows and collect as many mushroom points as you can, to beat your own score. —description from the designer
Bolets supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Bolets is 10–15 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 Bolets 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.
Bolets has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Bolets belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement, Layering, and Network and Route Building. 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 Bolets are: Olga Ortiz. 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 Bolets 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.