
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,136
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Double Nine
- 2–4 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2017

2025
Rules assistance for Olenon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 4 players

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Olenon is a board game released in 2025 for 4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Hiro (H1R0) and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game.
Olenon is a 4-player partnership game and a climbing game. To win a round, either you or your partner must play all your cards. Combos in the game are singles, pairs, trios and olenon (four of a kind). You can beat a combo by playing the same combo but with higher cards, or you can add a card to the combo, claiming it for yourself. If you pass (whether voluntarily or otherwise), you must take one card from the current combo. Also you may not play any more cards this hand. A hand ends when both partners in a team pass, or when anyone plays an olenon. Win 2 rounds to win the game.
Olenon supports 4 players 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 Olenon is 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 Olenon 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.
Olenon has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Olenon belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game. 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 Olenon are: Hiro (H1R0). 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 Olenon 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.