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Gloomholdin'

Gloomholdin'

(Web published) · 2021
1–220–30 min14+ yrs3.7/5 complexity7.6 BGG#9.599 BGG664Co-opCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Gloomholdin'?

Gloomholdin' is an 18-card, no-table-needed version of Gloomhaven. It can be played completely in your hand, but I provide a way to play it on-table as well. REGARDING SPOILERS: If you haven't played Gloomhaven, you won't be spoiled on much with Gloomholdin'.

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Gloomholdin' box art
official art · (Web published)

Gloomholdin' is an 18-card, no-table-needed version of Gloomhaven. It can be played completely in your hand, but I provide a way to play it on-table as well.

REGARDING SPOILERS: If you haven't played Gloomhaven, you won't be spoiled on much with Gloomholdin'. You'll see the the names and art for a number of monsters and items from Gloomhaven, but that's about it. Gloomholdin' has its own plot line, so you won't be spoiled on any of Gloomhaven's campaign details.

I want to say a huge thank you to Cephalofair Games for giving their blessing to post Gloomholdin’ for free download, and for granting permission to use original Gloomhaven art, characters, lore, etc. Please be respectful of Cephalofair Games' generosity and only use Gloomholdin' as a free print and play game for personal use.

Gloomholdin’ assets are derivatives of Gloomhaven from Cephalofair Games (cephalofair.com), used under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Non-Gloomhaven icons are from game-icons.net, from creators Lorc, Delapouite, sbed, Lucas and Skoll under CC BY 3.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0).

—from the designer

game anatomy
Complexity3.7 / 5
BGG rating7.6 / 10
Vibe
Co-opCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
20–30 min
Players
1–2
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#9.599
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Gloomholdin' cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Gloomholdin' cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Gloomholdin'?
Gloomholdin' is a adventure game, for 1–2 players, taking ~20–30 minutes, featuring campaign / battle card driven. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Gloomholdin' — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Gloomholdin' support?
Gloomholdin' is played by 1–2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Gloomholdin' take?
A game of Gloomholdin' takes about 20–30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Gloomholdin' for?
Gloomholdin' is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is Gloomholdin'?
Gloomholdin' has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.7 out of 5.
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