- BGG rank
- BGG #15,507
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Mushroom Sort
2025
Rules assistance for Mushroom Sort
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Mushroom Sort is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Muneyuki Yokouchi (横内宗幸) and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Deduction, and Turn Order: Progressive.
About the game
Mushroom Sort is a Poker-like set collection and deduction game in which players compete to brew the best mushroom soup. The game played with 32 mushroom cards divided into 4 colors with values ranging from 1 to 8. A unique feature of the cards is that the color is visible on the back, allowing players to make predictions about card values. At the start of a round, each player is dealt a number cards from the deck and must choose one of them to place face down in the center of the table. The other cards are placed in the player's tableau, also face down. Finally, the players are each dealt one more card to become their starting hand. Players then take turns choosing a card from another player's tableau and placing a wooden token on it to indicate ownership. The final token can also be placed on one of the central cards. After all tokens have been placed, selected cards are added to the corresponding players' hands, which are then evaluated. The hand's strength is determined similarly to Poker (Pair, Straight, Full House, etc.) and players with the strongest and the second strongest hands score points. After playing a number of rounds equal to the number of players, the player with the highest total score wins the game.
Designers
Publishers
- Ayatsurare Ningyoukan
Questions and answers
Mushroom Sort 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 Mushroom Sort is 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 Mushroom Sort for ages 9 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.
Mushroom Sort 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.
Mushroom Sort belongs to these categories: Card Game and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Deduction, and Turn Order: Progressive. 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 Mushroom Sort are: Muneyuki Yokouchi (横内宗幸). 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 Mushroom Sort 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.