At a glance
Players: 1–4 · Play time: 60–75 min · Ages: 10+ · Base game · Publisher: AEG · Designer: Elizabeth Hargrave and Mark Wootton
Undergrove (AEG1038)
Undergrove is a board game from AEG for 1–4 players, playing in 60–75 minutes, recommended for ages 10+.
How it plays
In Undergrove, you play a mature Douglas-fir in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, helping your seedlings grow into mature trees through partnerships with fungi underground.
The heart of the game is trading: you give carbon to fungi in exchange for nutrients from the soil. Activate your network, manage your resources and connect your seedlings to the best fungal partners. The player with the most thriving seedlings and valuable partnerships wins.
What's in the box
- 4 player boards and 4 quick sprout guides
- 1 carbon track board
- 40 mushroom tiles
- 16 bonus tiles
- 6 goal cards and 16 goal track disks
- 24 seedling tokens, 16 tree tokens, 72 root tokens
- 16 activation tokens and 4 carbon track discs
- 50 wooden carbon disks
- 72 wooden nutrient cubes (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium)
- 30 solo cards
- 1 first player marker
- 1 scorepad
- 1 rulebook
Saga Table Talk
Great for: Nature lovers and strategy fans who enjoy engine-building and a gentle, thoughtful pace.
What a game night feels like: Quietly satisfying. Your little underground network grows turn by turn, and everyone compares their forests at the end.
If you like this, try: Nocturne, Biome Deluxe
Teaching tip: Use the quick sprout guides on the first game. They answer most questions before anyone asks.
FAQ
How many players can play Undergrove?
Undergrove plays with 1–4 players.
How long does Undergrove take?
About 60–75 minutes.
What age is Undergrove for?
AEG recommends it for ages 10+.
Can you play Undergrove solo?
Yes. It plays with 1 to 4 and includes solo cards.
Who designed Undergrove?
Elizabeth Hargrave and Mark Wootton.
Is Undergrove good for two players?
Yes. It plays with 1–4, so two players works.
