Gloomhaven

Age Range

How Many Players

Rating

Play Time?

14+

1-4

PG

2-3 Hours

Gloomhaven is a cooperative board game that combines elements of dungeon-crawling, tactical combat, and character development. It was designed by Isaac Childres and first published in 2017. In Gloomhaven, players take on the role of adventurers who explore a dark and mysterious world filled with dangers and treasures. The game is known for its deep strategic gameplay and rich storytelling elements.

SETUP OF THE
GAME

Ways to Play

Solo campaign: Play the game alone, controlling multiple characters and experiencing the full story on your own.

Cooperative campaign: Play with a group of friends, each controlling one character and working together to complete quests and progress through the game.

Random dungeon: Create a one-off dungeon by selecting a random scenario from the game and assembling a deck of monsters to fight against.

Competitive mode: Split into two teams and compete against each other to complete objectives and win the game.

Ironman mode: Play the game with the added challenge of permadeath. If a character dies, they are out of the game for good.

Community-driven campaign: Create a campaign with your own custom rules and quests, allowing players to create and contribute their own content to the game.