
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,440
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Iron Helm
- 1 player
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Stew: Fungus Among Us
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Stew: Fungus Among Us is an expansion for Stew released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jason Glover and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Memory.
Legend has it that if you cook with mushrooms, you might get visited by a gnome! Don't mistake this for good luck, as it's quite the opposite when your bellas start to go missing. Components: 4 Bella Ingredient Cards 1 Mutant Ingredient Card 1 Gnome Vermin Card Gameplay: Add these new cards to your games of Stew to mix things up. Released in the April 2018 Board Game of the Month Club $20+ package.
Stew: Fungus Among Us 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 Stew: Fungus Among Us is 10–20 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 Stew: Fungus Among Us 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.
Stew: Fungus Among Us belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Memory. 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 Stew: Fungus Among Us are: Jason Glover. 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 Stew: Fungus Among Us as an expansion for Stew. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Stew to use it. Check that your edition of Stew is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.