Gloomhaven 2017
Designed by Isaac Childres
What it is
A heavy adventure, exploration, fantasy game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around action queue, action retrieval, campaign / battle card driven.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a heavy game (rated 3.9 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Adventure, Exploration and Fantasy game where the core of play revolves around Action Queue, Action Retrieval and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. A heavy adventure, exploration, fantasy game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around action queue, action retrieval, campaign / battle card driven. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #4 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Gloomhaven
How many players is Gloomhaven?
Gloomhaven plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Gloomhaven solo?
Yes — Gloomhaven supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Gloomhaven work with 2 players?
Yes — Gloomhaven plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Gloomhaven take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Gloomhaven hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.9 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Gloomhaven for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Gloomhaven beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.9/5 — so Gloomhaven leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Gloomhaven?
Gloomhaven is an Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy game, built on Action Queue, Action Retrieval, Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
Where to buy Gloomhaven
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