# Mycelia — Idle Merge Grove — Grow, merge, form fairy rings

> Idle-merge game with strategic placement and permanent upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Jordan Wegner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycelia-idle-merge-grove/id6787140957 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jordan Wegner](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787140076)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycelia-idle-merge-grove/id6787140957/reviews.md

## What is Mycelia?

Under the leaf litter, something is thinking.

Mycelia is an idle-merge hybrid: your spores buy sprouts, sprouts merge into brighter caps, and WHERE you place things matters. Every cap grows faster next to caps its own size or bigger — so the grove rewards tending, sorting, and the quiet satisfaction of a well-arranged board.

• A living hex board, 19 cells growing to 61
• Drag matching caps together to merge — twelve levels, lime-glow to white-hot
• Adjacency bonuses turn placement into strategy
• Merging two Mother Caps releases an hour of spores in one burst
• Fairy Rings: complete the circle, reset the board, keep the essence (+10% each, forever) and spend it at the Fairy Court
• Auto-sprouting, deep roots, Heartwood and more court gifts
• The grove grows while you're away (up to 14 h)
• Entirely on-device: no account, no internet, nothing collected

Tend it for a minute or an hour. The mycelium doesn't mind. It remembers.

## Key features

- Living hex board with expanding cells
- Merge matching caps for progression
- Strategic adjacency bonuses
- Fairy Rings for permanent upgrades
- Offline growth up to 14 hours
- Entirely on-device, no internet required


## Frequently asked questions about Mycelia

### What is the main gameplay loop in Mycelia?

In Mycelia, you merge matching mushroom caps to create brighter ones, strategically placing them to maximize adjacency bonuses. Completing Fairy Rings allows you to reset the board while keeping permanent upgrades, encouraging continuous growth.

### Can I play Mycelia offline?

Yes, Mycelia is designed to be played entirely on-device with no internet connection required. The grove continues to grow while you're away, for up to 14 hours.

### How does progression work in Mycelia?

Progression involves merging twelve levels of mushroom caps, from lime-glow to white-hot. Completing Fairy Rings provides permanent essence bonuses that increase your grove's growth rate indefinitely.

### What is the age rating for Mycelia?

Mycelia has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Does Mycelia have ads?

No, Mycelia does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience.

### How often is Mycelia updated?

Mycelia was last updated on July 14, 2026, with version 1.0. As a new release, future update frequency is yet to be determined.

### What devices is Mycelia available on?

Mycelia is currently available on iPhone devices.

### What makes Mycelia's board unique?

The game features a living hex board that starts with 19 cells and expands to 61. The placement of mushroom caps is crucial, as adjacency bonuses significantly impact growth speed.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-14

Stability and performance improvements.

### 1.1 — 2026-08-04

Stability and performance improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-14

No release notes.

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All apps by Jordan Wegner: https://appshunter.io/developer/6787140076

## Related topics

[idle merge game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/idle-merge-game)

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