The IBP’s Mycelium Mindset Board Game

STRATEGY // COLLABORATION // UNPREDICTABILITY

Make like a mycelium and grow in unique geometric patterns, connect with both resources and fellow mycelial networks, and react to unexpected challenges and constantly changing conditions with one goal in mind: sporing to survive.

4 players // ~ 1 hour gameplay

"you genuinely do think like a mushroom. super cool."

"you genuinely do think like a mushroom. super cool."

You are a mycelium, both
microscopic // multitude

Thriving in ancient patterns under the earth, you now spawn and grow piece by piece as a uniquely shaped geometric network. You wander in wonder across the board, but move with purpose, growing towards resources whose nutrients you will share—an unbending pine tree, a mighty oak, a carcass that feeds the earth, a heap of manure, and a compost bin that is teeming with life. 


Deeply entangled, the connections you create will form fertile ground for you to fruit and spread your spores—your story of survival.

"the complexity is just right"

"the complexity is just right"

How to play Shroomscape

Play through every stage of a mushroom lifecyle

Play as one of four mushroom characters, with specific strengths and weaknesses. Grow towards Resource Pieces in unique geometric patterns, collect Resource Tokens, sprout Fruiting Bodies, and release Spores!

Find that fine balance between
competition // collaboration

Every Spore comes with a Situation Card—with consequences for the entire Shroomscape. Take on gameplay that fluctuates between competition, collaboration, and unpredictability. 

"this is not what I imagined a collaborative game to be"

"this is not what I imagined a collaborative game to be"

"I'm noticing I’m becoming super attached to my mushroom. At the beginning of the game, I was envious of other movement pieces or shapes but now I think mine's the best."

“I like how unconventional it was. It was engaging and fun. The flow of the game and the twists.”

“The game naturally encourages engagement; learning the rules together seems to foster this as well.”

The Making of Shroomscape

  • The First Prototype

    It all begins with an idea, some cardboard, paper, and clay. This was a 20-minute prototype that started it all.

  • The First Trial

    With a bunch of friends. the IBP tested the first iteration of the game - before we really knew what the rules were!

  • IBP Falls in Love

    It took a while for us to sit down and play the game - and when we did we fell in love - this is when we knew we had done something right with Shroomscape.

  • Genspace Fun-gi Game Night

    Our first game night was a great success. With three games going at once, we just stood by and watched the fun happen. The feedback and smiles helped bring Shroomscape to the next level.

  • Sunrise/Sunset

    This evening in the cafe was the first time we stood back completely and watched folks play our game. We were overwhelmed by the response! Mushroom martinis, environmental music ambiance, and happy mushroom people :)

  • Gamer Insight

    Bringing our game to Brooklyn Game Night helped us refine the mechanics much more quickly than before, surrounded by gamers and even a few game designers. After this evening, we were able to play-test completely hands-off!

  • NYMS Game Night

    With the highest turnout yet, this fully independent game night was filled with mushroom fans. There were three games going. and folks had wonderful enthusiasm and feedback. This game night led to our connection with NYMS and their invitation for us to join for their fabulous Fungus Festival!

  • The Game!

    A fully-played game board—isn’t it cute?

  • LESEC Game Night

    Lower East Side Ecology Center and Creative Time co-hosted an IBP game night. On this rainy night 6 games hosted a whole new set of participants continuing the growth of our network.

  • Latino Outdoors Game Night

    Latino Outdoors collaborated with Word Up to host a game night. Even the librarian on duty ended up joining the fun :)

  • BioBus Game Night

    We spent an evening with a group of STEM-passionate high school students to get their feedback on the game.

  • Fungus Festival

    NYMS hosted their annual Fungus Festival where IBP hosted a game booth where people came in and out all day trying the game.

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