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Mycology
2024
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- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.3/5
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Mycology is a board game released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by James Scott and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Explore the forest floor through the changing seasons and discover a wondrous array of fungi. As a mycologist, you'll collect and classify a wide array of real fungi from around the world by collecting the resources they need to grow. Roll dice to collect resources as you move through the seasons. Use resources to fill your basket with mushroom cards, which are worth points at the end of the game. Be careful when collecting poison mushrooms, as they may hurt your score! The game ends once a player has completely filled their basket. Mycology is a fun and approachable game for all ages and experience levels, is for 2-6 players, and plays in 45-60 minutes. Perfect for a cozy afternoon - perhaps with a steaming mug of mushroom soup! -description from developer
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Questions and answers
Mycology supports 2–6 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 Mycology is 45–60 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 Mycology for ages 12 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.
Mycology has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Mycology belongs to these categories: Dice and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Open Drafting. 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 Mycology are: James Scott. 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 Mycology 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.