Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Easier to teach
High replayability
Low interaction
Scales well
Light strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Collect folds, turn them into illustrated origami animals, and layer card abilities into efficient scoring collections.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Hand Management
Time and sequence a limited hand of cards to preserve future options.
Open Drafting
Select cards or items from a shared face-up display.
Set Collection
Gather related items that become more valuable when scored together.
Layering
Place components over earlier pieces so their order and overlap affect play.
Read the full game description
Origami is a compact card game in which every card can become either material or a finished paper creation. Players first gather fold cards from the shared display, then spend matching fold values to play origami into two personal collections. Each family of animals emphasizes a different style of scoring or timing, and the order of cards matters because new creations partially cover earlier ones while leaving their abilities available. Deciding whether to preserve a useful card as a fold or spend it for its printed effect creates a steady series of small tradeoffs. When the deck runs out, completed collections and goal bonuses determine the most accomplished paper artist.
