
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,929
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Swordcrafters
- 1–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Cutterland: Cartridge Pack – Mashroom
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Cutterland: Cartridge Pack – Mashroom is an expansion for Cutterland released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Nikolay Zolotarev and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Pattern Building, and I Cut, You Choose.
Mashroom Spawn! In this box, you'll find a set of 80 Landscape cards for the game of Cutterland with a new monster — Mashroom! Play the familiar game and explore new combinations! Mashroom If there is at least 1 mashroom in an area, the area scores 2 VPs for each creature within it (including devoured creatures and the mashroom itself). Each area is scored only once. —description from the publisher
Cutterland: Cartridge Pack – Mashroom 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 Cutterland: Cartridge Pack – Mashroom is 40 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 Cutterland: Cartridge Pack – Mashroom for ages 10 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.
Cutterland: Cartridge Pack – Mashroom has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Cutterland: Cartridge Pack – Mashroom belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Territory Building, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Pattern Building, and I Cut, You Choose. 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 Cutterland: Cartridge Pack – Mashroom are: Nikolay Zolotarev. 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 Cutterland: Cartridge Pack – Mashroom as an expansion for Cutterland. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cutterland to use it. Check that your edition of Cutterland is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.