Bolets

About this board game

Bolets is a solo abstract card game for one player that takes about 15 minutes to play. Using just nine cards, you must navigate a dangerous forest, gather mushrooms, and reach Granny’s Cottage with at least one life left.

Mushroom season has arrived, and Granny is counting on you to fill the pantry before returning home. She has promised a delicious mushroom pie, but the forest can be confusing and hazardous, so every move matters as you try not to get lost.

To begin, overlap the eight map cards to create the forest. Then trace a path from card to card, planning your journey toward the cottage. Along the way, watch out for the crows, which add danger to your route, while collecting as many mushrooms as possible.

• Solo play: Designed for one player.
• Compact format: A nine-card game with a quick setup.
• Path tracing: Overlap map cards and follow a route through the forest.
• Score challenge: Gather mushroom points and try to beat your own score.

Success in Bolets requires more than simply reaching Granny’s Cottage. You must arrive with at least one life remaining, making the balance between exploration, points, and survival central to each short play session.

Fairly easy to learn and quick to set up, Bolets offers a focused solo puzzle in a small card format. With its simple objective, forest theme, and score-chasing challenge, it is a concise adventure for players who enjoy tracing paths and improving their personal best.