diff --git a/ruf-der-pilze/scripts/tavern.gd b/ruf-der-pilze/scripts/tavern.gd
index e96f163..079b356 100644
--- a/ruf-der-pilze/scripts/tavern.gd
+++ b/ruf-der-pilze/scripts/tavern.gd
@@ -159,10 +159,20 @@ func _setup_spore_overlay() -> void:
 	canvas.add_child(rect)
 
 	NetworkManager.overlay_changed.connect(_on_overlay_changed)
+	SporeLevel.level_changed.connect(_on_spore_level_changed)
 
 
-func _on_overlay_changed(overlay_name: String) -> void:
-	var intensity := 1.0 if overlay_name == "spore_active" else 0.0
+func _on_overlay_changed(_overlay_name: String) -> void:
+	_apply_spore_intensity()
+
+
+func _on_spore_level_changed(_level: float) -> void:
+	_apply_spore_intensity()
+
+
+func _apply_spore_intensity() -> void:
+	var overlay_name := GameState.get_overlay(NetworkManager.my_id)
+	var intensity := SporeLevel.current_level if overlay_name == "spore_active" else 0.0
 	_spore_mat.set_shader_parameter("intensity", intensity)