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Gloomhaven

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2017 · 1-4 players · 120min · weight 3.92

port: first-partydifficulty: Mediumfit 0.546
Bayes
8.30
Users rated
67,033
Owned
104,358
Wishing
22,242

Core loop (v2)

Each round pick two ability cards; combine one top action with one bottom to fight monsters on a hex grid before your hand burns out.

Verb
play two cards, pick top/bottom action
Decision shape
mixed:combinatorial+spatial
Reward schedule
mixed:delayed+engine_compounding
ChallengeNarrativeDiscovery
card_burn_attritiontop_bottom_dual_use_cardinitiative_via_card_valuemodifier_deck_variancebranching_campaign_unlock

BGG tags

Mechanisms
Action QueueAction RetrievalCampaign / Battle Card DrivenCard Play Conflict ResolutionCommunication LimitsCooperative GameCritical Hits and FailuresDeck ConstructionGrid MovementHand ManagementHexagon GridLegacy GameLine of SightModular BoardMulti-Use CardsNarrative Choice / ParagraphOnce-Per-Game AbilitiesRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimultaneous Action SelectionSolo / Solitaire GameStorytellingTagsVariable Player Powers
Categories
AdventureExplorationFantasyFightingMiniatures