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2025BGG rank #3,668

Gloomhaven (Second Edition)

by Isaac Childres · Cephalofair Games

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Players1–4
Time60–120m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age14+

About the game

What is Gloomhaven (Second Edition)?

Gloomhaven: Second Edition is a revised and elevated version of the core game of Gloomhaven. This is the culmination of everything we have learned since the initial release of Gloomhaven, including feedback from the community, playtesters, co-designers, and developers. The world, story, and challenging gameplay are all still the same, but there is a plethora of additional content to explore. Even for those who have played Gloomhaven before, this edition brings new material to the table, with rebalanced and redesigned mercenary classes, items, and scenarios, as well as brand new artwork, newly written narrative and events, updated miniatures, a new faction-based reputation system, and more. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Action QueueAction RetrievalCampaign / Battle Card DrivenCard Play Conflict ResolutionCommunication LimitsCooperative GameCritical Hits and FailuresDeck ConstructionGrid MovementHand ManagementHexagon GridLegacy GameModular BoardOnce-Per-Game AbilitiesRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimultaneous Action SelectionSolo / Solitaire GameTagsVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

AdventureExplorationFantasyFightingMiniatures

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