
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,910
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Origami
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2017

2019
Rules assistance for Origami: Legends
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Origami: Legends is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Christian Giove and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
The greatest origami masters face off for the title, using their magic to make origami creations come to life! Can your knowledge of the art of folding paper impress the judges and earn you the title of "Best Origami Artist"? Origami: Legends is a fast, fun card game for everyone! During the game, you collect folds to play origami cards, scoring additional points when you use special abilities. The game includes four animal card families: polar animals, exotic animals, dinosaurs, and legendary creatures. The game also includes twenty new character cards. When a player puts a character into play, they can choose one origami from the draw line and play it without paying its cost with folds as a bonus action — but as long as the character is in play, it modifies the rules of the game for all players. Origami: Legends can be played on its own, or the card families can be mixed and matched with those in the original Origami card game.
Origami: Legends supports 2–4 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 Origami: Legends is 15–30 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 Origami: Legends 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.
Origami: Legends 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.
Origami: Legends belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 Origami: Legends are: Christian Giove. 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 Origami: Legends 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.