n the shadow of the late industrial revolution, a discovery beneath the earth changed the world forever. Deep below the mines, a mysterious power known as the Great Shard reshaped science, industry and humanity itself, giving rise to a haunting biopunk future filled with mutation, ambition and dark opportunity. Now the Keeper of this power is fading and a new successor must rise. You are one of the Mutagen, altered beings competing for control of the most powerful force the world has ever known.
 
Mutagen is a richly thematic strategy board game set in a striking 1920s biopunk universe, blending customisable worker placement with deep tactical choices. Each player commands four unique workers whose colours determine powerful secondary actions every time they are placed. Locations across the board have been transformed by bio-enhanced technology, offering new ways to gather rare elements, manipulate objectives, dominate resources and upgrade your airship. As the game unfolds, biological upgrades allow you to mutate your workers, unlocking devastating combos and shaping a strategy that evolves from round to round.
 
Across four years of play, every decision builds momentum toward victory as points are earned through clever investments, precise planning and mastery of the Great Shard’s unstable energy. With its immersive narrative, asymmetric worker abilities and rewarding strategic depth, Mutagen delivers a memorable tabletop experience for players who love rich worlds, meaningful choices and games that reward long-term planning. Harness the power of mutation, outthink your rivals and prove yourself worthy to inherit the future.