# Mycelia: The Board Game — Build Your Mushroom Network!

> Strategic board game about growing mushroom networks for points. (iPhone/iPad app by Bas Cornelis Hoogeboom.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycelia-the-board-game/id6749777700 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bas Cornelis Hoogeboom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832036166)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 231 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycelia-the-board-game/id6749777700/reviews.md

## What is Mycelia?

Mycelia is a minimalist board game where players grow a network of mushrooms and spores to outscore their opponents. With elegant design and intuitive gameplay, it’s perfect for fans of strategic board games and nature-inspired themes.

Features:
- Build and expand your mycelia network, planning your moves to maximize points.
- Play locally on a single device against friends or AI opponents — perfect for game nights!
- Challenge friends online with a simple join code system for quick matches.
- Includes a step-by-step tutorial to help new players get started easily.
- No ads or in-app purchases — a pure, premium gaming experience.
- Suitable for board game enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Whether you’re a seasoned player familiar with the original board game or discovering it for the first time, Mycelia offers engaging strategy, smooth gameplay, and a relaxing atmosphere inspired by the natural world.

## Key features

- Grow and expand mycelia network
- Local multiplayer (friends/AI)
- Online multiplayer matches
- Step-by-step tutorial
- Elegant minimalist design
- Nature-inspired theme

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycelia-the-board-game/id6749777700/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good game, but some bugs

*2026-08-08*

The game is a good recreation of the board game. But some bugs and improvements would make it better. Can’t use bonus move mushroom, and seeing what the AI turns are would improve the game.

### 3/5 — Beta

*2026-06-14*

It’s a decently good game, but the app crashes with some usability issues.

### 3/5 — Good Board Game Glitchy App

*2026-06-11*

The app shuts down if I try to play against more than one AI. When I try to play a mushroom it is difficult to select spores to use. Haven’t gotten farther than that. Since I can’t play a mushroom I’m stuck. Love the board game though. Hopefully they fix the app….

### 1/5 — Crashes all the time

*2026-03-04*

I haven’t been able to play a complete game in the last 24 attempts. Sometimes won’t even start other time crashes in the middle of the game.

### 3/5 — Looks Great - Crashes

*2026-01-02*

Looks great - crashes in single player mode against one AI opponent. iPad 10 with up to date software

### 5/5 — Love this game in the real, but the digital rocks

*2025-09-28*

If you haven’t seen it in the real, highly recommend also… but this app does a grand job of sharing the feel of the work.

### 3/5 — Constant crashes

*2025-09-06*

App crashes, losing the game in progress. Seems to be tied to not checking for valid user input or game state. 
Examples:
place a tile, but select no tile and  hit OK = crash.
Spore, but wind scatters spore off map = crash.

EDIT: They seem to be rapidly working out the bugs.

### 5/5 — This is great!

*2025-09-02*

So, they just launched this and are working the bugs out of it (pun intended), but - I LOVE THIS GAME.  The app makes it so nice to play through games against AI.  I haven’t tried the online gameplay yet.  Very much appreciate the effort that went into designing this app!

### 2/5 — Crashes

*2025-09-01*

Other player tried to take a card when I didn’t have one? Crashed.

It’s a great board game but this is lacking QA before it was listed.

### 5/5 — Great games and bugs fixed

*2025-08-29*

Wonderful version of a great board game now they bugs are fixed

## Frequently asked questions about Mycelia

### What is Mycelia?

Mycelia is a digital board game where players build and expand a network of mushrooms and spores to earn points. It offers strategic gameplay with a nature-inspired theme.

### How do you play Mycelia?

Players strategically grow their mycelia network, planning moves to maximize points and outscore opponents. The game includes a tutorial to guide new players.

### Can I play Mycelia with friends?

Yes, Mycelia supports local play on a single device against friends or AI, and also allows online challenges with a simple join code system.

### Does Mycelia have ads or in-app purchases?

No, Mycelia offers a pure gaming experience with no ads or in-app purchases. It is a premium game.

### What devices is Mycelia available on?

Mycelia is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for a seamless experience across these Apple devices.

### How much does Mycelia cost?

Mycelia is a paid app, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the full game without further costs.

### When was Mycelia last updated?

The latest version of Mycelia, 0.2.10, was last updated on December 8, 2025. Updates typically focus on refining gameplay and adding features.

### What is the age rating for Mycelia?

Mycelia has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and general audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.2.12 — 2026-08-05

Backend improvements to support newer iOS versions.

### 0.2.10 — 2025-12-08

Fixes for crashes on particular devices.

### 0.2.9 — 2025-11-18

Added support for some older iPhone and iPad models.

### 0.2.7 — 2025-09-08

Multiple bugfixes.
Improved app memory usage.

### 0.2.6 — 2025-09-01

Fixed an issue that prevented iOS devices with lower memory sizes from playing the game.

Fixed an issue with fruiting mushrooms that can't actually be placed.
The game can now be played in multiple landscape orientations.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*
