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Oni
2014
Rules assistance for Oni
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Oni
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Oni is a board game released in 2014 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sebastian Koziner and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Memory.
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About the game
In feudal Japan, Spring is a time of great celebration, but while everyone is distracted gazing at the flowers blooming, the Oni, twisted and legendary creatures, watch from the forest thinking of new mischief to do. They have gathered for an unique tournament: they will challenge each other to see who can make more people stumble and fall without being noticed in return for gold. Beware though! Samurai look after this place, and no one has brought them down before. Challenge your friends to get more gold, but keep an eye on your mischievous friends, since not even your own gold will be safe! Oni is quick party game of memory and deception, every player has an objective to attack and they are mixed with samurais forming a circle in the table. Every turn they will move one place, you will have to remember his position, hunt him, bring it in front of you and make it fall, before someone else does.
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Questions and answers
Oni 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 Oni is 30 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 Oni 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.
Oni has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Oni belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Memory. 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 Oni are: Sebastian Koziner. 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 Oni 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.