Mycelium: A Mushling Game

In Mycelium: A Mushling Game, you dive into a fascinating world of fungi, where your goal is to build a robust network of mycelium and be the first to accumulate 10 nutrients. Use your Mushling Cards strategically to activate special abilities, attack your opponents' routes and expand your own. Connect to the Nutrient Trees that are strategically placed on the board. At the end of each turn, you return your Gatherer Mushlings to the colony, hoping that they will bring valuable nutrients and resources. Before finalizing your move, position your Gatherers in strategic places on the board, anticipating the appearance of nutrients. The deck of events influences where the nutrients will appear, but you can play your Mushling Cards to manipulate the future and gain advantages. The key to mastering the Mycelium Forest is to always think one step ahead!

Age 13 + 105 min 2 to 4 players

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

The main objective of "Mycelium: A Mushling Game" is to cultivate and expand a network of mycelium, guiding creatures known as Mushlings through an underground world full of challenges, while players must manage resources and make strategic decisions to overcome obstacles and promote the growth and connectivity of mycelium, creating a sustainable ecosystem.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Mycelium: A Mushling Game:

  • Explore different areas frequently to find new types of mushrooms and exclusive items.
  • Manage your resources well; always have enough stock for unexpected situations.
  • Pay attention to the weather conditions, as they can affect the growth of your mushrooms.
  • Use fertilizers properly to speed up the growth of the rarer mushrooms.
  • Take part in in-game events and challenges to earn additional rewards.
  • Learn how to combine different mushrooms to discover powerful recipes.
  • Complete daily missions to earn coins and special items.
  • Connect with the game's community for tips and item exchanges.

Video about the game

GAME mechanics

  • Allocation of Workers - Players assign mushlings to different tasks on the board, such as collecting resources or exploring new areas. Each choice directly influences the actions possible in subsequent turns.
  • Connections - Players create links between different parts of the board, allowing for the continuous flow of resources and information, which is crucial for expanding and managing the fungal network.
  • Building Networks and Routes - The aim is to connect several fungal colonies via efficient routes, optimizing the time and resources needed to expand and operate the networks.
  • Hand Management - Players hold cards that represent resources, skills or special actions. The strategic use of these cards can provide considerable advantages or neutralize threats.
  • Hexagonal Grid - The board is structured in a hexagonal layout, offering multiple movement vectors and strategies compared to more traditional formats.
  • Random Production - Some aspects of the game, such as resource generation or events, are determined randomly, adding an element of unpredictability that players must manage.
  • Conflict Resolution by Letters - Disagreements between players or challenges in the game are resolved through a card system, where the power or effect of a card determines the outcome.
  • Take that - Direct interaction mechanics where players can use cards or actions to negatively impact other players, disrupting their plans or stealing resources.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Mycelium: A Mushling Game:

  • Letters from Mushlings
  • Habitat pieces
  • Seed Adventures
  • Resource sheets
  • Growth tray
  • Function data
  • Progress Markers
  • Rulebook

Additional Information

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