
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,416
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Nine Tiles Panic
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2019

2021
Rules assistance for Bunte Blätter
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Bunte Blätter is a board game released in 2021 for 1–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jean-Claude Pellin and Jens Merkl and its main mechanics are Layering, Pattern Building, and Real-Time.
In Bunte Blätter (Colorful Leaves), you want to recreate a pattern of leaves as quickly as possible. Each player has a set of five double-sided leaf cards, with four leaves on each side of each card. The game also includes 16 double-sided target cards that show a pattern of 16 leaves. To play, flip over a target card to reveal the pattern on the opposite side. You then race to recreate the leaf pattern shown, placing four of your cards in a 2x2 grid, then laying the fifth card on top of this grid, overlapping at least two of the cards on the bottom layer. If you think you've recreated the pattern, slap the target card. If you're correct, you claim that card; if not, you're out for that round. The first player to collect three target cards (or whatever total you decide upon) wins.
Bunte Blätter supports 1–6 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 Bunte Blätter is 10 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 Bunte Blätter 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.
Bunte Blätter has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Bunte Blätter belongs to these categories: Card Game and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Layering, Pattern Building, and Real-Time. 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 Bunte Blätter are: Jean-Claude Pellin and Jens Merkl. 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 Bunte Blätter 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.