
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,977
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Rocket Punch
- 3–5 players
- 15–20 min
- 2024

2021
Rules assistance for Cauldron 15
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Cauldron 15 is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Nagi-an (凪庵) and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking.
コルドロン15~魔女の大釜~ (Cauldron 15 ~Witch's Cauldron~) is a trick-taking card game from Japan. Players are witches bringing different ingredients to brew up potions. Play follows the normal method for tricks. However, players are trying to reach but not exceed a total of 15. The cards players earn from winning tricks depend on the total value of the trick. If it is under or on 15, that's okay, but going over 15 causes trouble. Further, if the player's final score is over 15, they cannot win. But by obtaining all five ingredients, a player can neutralise the potion and discard to alter their score. The publisher has put English rules online. user summary
Cauldron 15 supports 2–5 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 Cauldron 15 is 15–20 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 Cauldron 15 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.
Cauldron 15 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.
Cauldron 15 belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking. 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 Cauldron 15 are: Nagi-an (凪庵). 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 Cauldron 15 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.