Morels is a digital adaptation of the popular card game that perfectly captures the tension of forest foraging. It’s a game of 'push your luck' where you have to balance the urge to collect as many mushrooms as possible with the reality of your limited hand size. The art is rustic and thematic, making the simple act of 'walking' through the woods to pick a Chanterelle or a Morel feel quite immersive.
The strategic depth comes from knowing when to cook your mushrooms for points and when to sell them for sticks, which allow you to reach deeper into the forest. The AI provides a decent challenge, but the real joy is in the 2-player competitive matches. It’s a quiet, thoughtful game that rewards planning and adaptability, making it a must-play for fans of tabletop gaming on the go.
Dinsun here. I’m a fan of tabletop gaming because it relies on solid mechanics rather than flashy graphics, and Morels translates those mechanics perfectly to mobile. It’s a game of 'set collection' with a clever 'decay' system—the cards move across a path, and if you don't grab them in time, they're gone.
It’s a conservative, well-paced game. It doesn't need to shout to be heard. The digital version automates the tedious parts of board gaming—shuffling and scoring—letting you focus on the strategy. It’s a bit niche—mushroom foraging isn't exactly high-octane—but for a 40-year-old gamer who appreciates a good 15-minute brain teaser, it’s high quality. The AI is decent, but it shines in local pass-and-play.
Performance: Very stable; excellent for quick sessions on the go.
Buy if: You enjoy 2-player card games or the physical board game Morels.
Skip if: You want high-speed action or multiplayer for 3+ people.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.41Sun Jan 21 2024
Fix issue with notification prompt on fresh installations.
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Foray is now available! Foray expands Morels with 13 new types of cards including new items, characters, weather, and a more dynamic forest.
Last fall, crackling fires wreathed the mountains. This spring, light-wielding thunderstorms roiled the valleys. Now, with summer come early and a glowing moon overhead, the soil is moist and black and delicious mushrooms are peeking up all over the forest. The Foray is on!
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The official digital adaptation of the beloved card game Morels.
The woods are old-growth, dappled with sunlight. Delicious mushrooms beckon from every grove and hollow with many tasty varieties awaiting the savvy collector. Forage, sautée with butter over the fire, and cook your way to victory!
Highlights:
-Elegant digital conversion of the card game by Brent Povis
-Online asynchronous 2 player games
-Local pass & play
-Solo play against 3 AI difficulty levels
-Game modifiers: try a new way to play!
-Interactive tutorial
-In-app rulebook
-Translated into: English, German, French, Italian and Spanish
-No ads or microtransactions.
Awards & Honors:
2014 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Two-players Nominee
2014 Games Magazine Best New Card Game Winner
2014 Fairplay À la carte Winner
2012 Golden Geek Best Card Game Nominee
2012 Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game Nominee
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.***
Foray is now available! Foray expands Morels with 13 new types of cards including new items, characters, weather, and a more dynamic forest.
Last fall, crackling fires wreathed the mountains. This spring, light-wielding thunderstorms roiled the valleys. Now, with summer come early and a glowing moon overhead, the soil is moist and black and delicious mushrooms are peeking up all over the forest. The Foray is on!
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The official digital adaptation of the beloved card game Morels.
The woods are old-growth, dappled with sunlight. Delicious mushrooms beckon from every grove and hollow with many tasty varieties awaiting the savvy collector. Forage, sautée with butter over the fire, and cook your way to victory!
Highlights:
-Elegant digital conversion of the card game by Brent Povis
-Online asynchronous 2 player games
-Local pass & play
-Solo play against 3 AI difficulty levels
-Game modifiers: try a new way to play!
-Interactive tutorial
-In-app rulebook
-Translated into: English, German, French, Italian and Spanish
-No ads or microtransactions.
Awards & Honors:
2014 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Two-players Nominee
2014 Games Magazine Best New Card Game Winner
2014 Fairplay À la carte Winner
2012 Golden Geek Best Card Game Nominee
2012 Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game Nominee






Morels is the official digital version of the hit board game. Two players compete to collect the most valuable sets of mushrooms. As you stroll through the forest, you must manage your basket size, use night cards to find rare varieties, and cook up your haul to earn points. It features beautiful illustrations and deep strategic gameplay that easy to learn but hard to master.
Online and local pass-and-play multiplayer
Challenging AI opponents
Faithful digital recreation of the original art
Interactive tutorial for new players
You have a limited hand size. If your hand is full, you must either cook mushrooms using a pan card or sell them to gain 'sticks' which let you bypass common mushrooms to get the ones you actually need.
Developer specializing in digital board game adaptations.
Drawing a moon card allows you to take a mushroom from the special 'night deck.' These mushrooms are worth double the value of their daytime counterparts when cooked.
No, you can play solo against various difficulty levels of AI or play against friends online.