Undergrove

A game by Elizabeth Hargrave, Mark Wootton

1 - 4 Players 60 - 75 minutes Medium

Action Retrieval, Area Majority / Influence, Bias, Connections, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Map Addition, Card Drafting, Pick-up and Deliver, Set Collection, Square Grid, Tile Placement, Track Movement

Educational, Environmental

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In Undergrove, you'll delve into the fascinating world of mycorrhizal networks, where trees and fungi have been trading nutrients for over 300 million years. As a towering evergreen, you'll forge symbiotic connections with the fungi in your forest, unlocking new possibilities for growth and expansion. With each new mushroom that appears, your options will multiply, allowing you to convert nutrients, help your seedlings thrive, and claim the most advantageous locations in the forest. The game is designed for 1 to 4 players and typically takes 60 to 75 minutes to play, making it an engaging and immersive experience that's easy to learn, even for those familiar with board games. As you build a shared forest with diverse mushrooms, you'll trade resources, optimize your actions, and make strategic decisions to shape the destiny of your forest. With a mix of action retrieval, area majority, and tile placement mechanics, Undergrove offers a unique blend of strategy and exploration. Your goal is to leave a lasting legacy in the forest by nurturing the most successful seedlings, and the player with the greatest number of thriving seedlings will emerge victorious. With its educational and environmental themes, Undergrove is not only a fun and challenging game but also a thought-provoking exploration of the natural world, designed by acclaimed game designers Elizabeth Hargrave and Mark Wootton, and published in 2024.