Morels*
Morels takes players on a serene yet strategic journey through old-growth woods, where collecting and cooking mushrooms is the key to success. This two-player card game cleverly combines the charm of foraging with tactical decision-making, making every trip into the forest an engaging and thoughtful experience.
Gameplay Overview
- Deck Variety: Utilizes a Day Deck with various mushrooms and tools, and a Night Deck for moonlight foraging.
- Mushroom Collection: Each mushroom card has values for both selling and cooking.
- Strategic Foraging: Selling mushrooms earns foraging sticks for more options, while cooking them scores points.
Special Features
- Dynamic Tableau: A running tableau of cards simulates a walk in the woods, offering strategic choices.
- Balance of Risk and Reward: Manage the threat of poisonous mushrooms and a limited hand size.
- Evolving Gameplay: Each turn's decisions impact the available options, changing the game dynamically.
Conclusion
Morels is a delightful and strategic card game, perfect for players who enjoy a blend of serene theming with thoughtful gameplay. Its unique concept, combined with the dynamic nature of card selection and the charming theme of mushroom foraging, offers a refreshing and engaging experience for two players.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Morels so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 6 in All "À la carte🇩🇪 2014" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 1 in All winners and nominations for the game graphics award "Graf Ludo🇩🇪 2014"
- Position 12 in The best educational board, card & dice games 👩🎓
- Position 7 in The best environmental & nature learning games 🌲🦌
- Position 18 in The best games released in 2012📆
- Position 20 in The best "Grad Ludo🇩🇪" winners and nominees
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