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What is Board Game Gloomhaven and Why You Need to Play It
If you love board games, you might have heard of Gloomhaven, one of the most popular and acclaimed games of recent years.
But what is Gloomhaven, and why is it so special? In this article, we will give you an overview of this amazing game, and explain why you should give it a try.
Gloomhaven is a cooperative fantasy adventure game, where you and your friends take on the roles of mercenaries in a dark and gritty world. You will explore dungeons, fight monsters, loot treasure, and make decisions that will shape the story and the fate of the world. The game is designed by Isaac Childres, and features a rich and immersive campaign with over 90 scenarios, 17 character classes, and hundreds of items and abilities.
One of the most unique aspects of Gloomhaven is its legacy system, which means that the game changes permanently based on your actions. You will unlock new scenarios, characters, items, and events as you play, and you will also modify the game board and the cards with stickers. The game also has a branching storyline with multiple endings, so every choice matters. You will never play the same game twice!
Gloomhaven is not only a game, but also a hobby. It is a huge and complex game that requires a lot of time and dedication to play. The game comes in a massive box that weighs over 9 kg, and contains over 1,700 components. You will need a large table space to set up the game, and several hours to complete each scenario. The game also has a lot of rules and mechanics to learn, so it is not recommended for beginners or casual gamers.
However, if you are looking for a deep and rewarding gaming experience that will challenge you and your friends, Gloomhaven is the perfect choice for you. It is a game that will immerse you in its world and its story, and make you feel like a real adventurer. It is a game that will test your strategic skills and your teamwork abilities. It is a game that will make you laugh, cry, cheer, and curse. It is a game that you will never forget.
If you are interested in Gloomhaven, you can find it online or in your local board game store. The game has an MSRP of $140 USD, but it is often on sale or discounted. You can also check out the official website for more information, or watch some gameplay videos on YouTube. And if you want to try the game before buying it, you can download the digital version on Steam or play it online on Tabletop Simulator.
Gloomhaven is more than just a board game. It is an epic adventure that will take you to another world. It is a masterpiece that deserves all the praise and awards it has received. It is a game that every board gamer should play at least once in their life. So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends, grab your gear, and enter the world of Gloomhaven!
Gloomhaven accessories
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3D Vikings Gloomhaven Player Dashboard with HP/XP Slide Tracker
Gloomhaven Player Dashboard with HP/XP Slide Tracker – the ultimate accessory for any Gloomhaven fan. This dashboard is designed to help you organize and optimize your game, so you can focus on the fun and excitement of Gloomhaven.
Rated 5.00 out of 5(13 reviews) -
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Gloomhaven Monster Deck Holder – Gloomhaven Organizer
Do you love playing Gloomhaven, but hate the hassle of managing your monster decks? Do you wish there was a better way to keep track of your enemies’ stats and abilities? If so, you need this Gloomhaven organizer!
Rated 5.00 out of 5(8 reviews) -
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Gloomhaven Modifier Deck Holder
Gloomhaven Organizer that will help you to keep your cards and game organized.
Rated 5.00 out of 5(6 reviews) -
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Gloomhaven Doors
These doors are fully functional, meaning that the door can be removed keeping the doorway in place nicely and also leave room for all the models to stand in the door once removed.
Rated 5.00 out of 5(4 reviews) -
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Gloomhaven Monster Summon Standees
Gloomhaven Standees will help you to keep a track so you don’t have to remember which monster does not drop a coin on death.
(0 reviews)1.03€ – 28.27€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Gloomhaven Character Box & Player Tray
A storage space for you to store all your character’s things for storage.
(0 reviews)20.38€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Modular Playing Card Holder
Designed for use with normal-sized playing cards. Each section can hold two playing cards without any overlap (with overlap it can hold a fair number of cards, 4-8 comfortably). Multiple sections can be connected to create a longer tray.
(0 reviews)4.31€ – 43.51€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Bear Traps for Gloomhaven
Tile overlay replacement for the board game Gloomhaven. Compatible with other RPG games. “A trap is sprung when a figure enters its hex with normal or forced movement. Flying and Jump movements are unaffected by traps. When a trap is sprung, it inflicts some negative effect on the figure who sprung it and then it is removed from the board.”
(0 reviews)1.03€ – 4.31€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Gloomhaven Monster Standee Bases Pack
Gloomhaven accessory that will help you to organize your game and have fun while battling the monsters.
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Silver Treasure Chest for Gloomhaven
Overlay tile replacements for the Gloomhaven board game or any 28mm tabletop gaming.
(0 reviews)4.31€ – 8.66€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Bookcase for Gloomhaven
Bookcase overlay tile replacement for the board game Gloomhaven.
(0 reviews)3.22€ – 10.84€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Miniature Wooden Rope Barrels for Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven Accessories for perfect Gloomhaven scenery. Wooden Barrels with rope. This is an overlay tile replacement for the board game.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 15.19€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Logs for Gloomhaven
3D printed logs for perfect Gloomhaven scenery.
(0 reviews)3.22€ – 7.56€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Tree for Gloomhaven
Perfect set of trees for your Gloomhaven scenery.
Rated 5.00 out of 5(3 reviews) -
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Deck Organizer for Gloomhaven
Deck Organizer for Gloomhaven to keep your cards well packed.
(0 reviews)13.01€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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4 x Crystals for Gloomhaven
Set of 4 Crystals for Gloomhaven board game.
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Poison Gas Traps for Gloomhaven Board Game
“The Poison Gas Trap (DK1 and DK2) or Gas Trap (DK2) is a basic trap in Dungeon Keeper and Dungeon Keeper 2 that releases toxic vapours when activated.”
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 6.49€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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14 x Boulders for Gloomhaven – Flat Top!
Overlay tile replacement for the board game Gloomhaven. Both, players and monsters can land on every hex of the boulders. “The boulders destroy any obstacle in their way, but do not affect traps.”
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Stone Pillar for Gloomhaven
Overlay tile replacement for the board game Gloomhaven. Compatible with other RPG games.
(0 reviews)4.31€ – 8.66€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Altar for Gloomhaven
Altar compatible with Gloomhaven and other RPG games.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 5.40€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Gold Treasure Chest for Gloomhaven
Overlay tile replacements for the Gloomhaven board game or any 28mm tabletop gaming. Treasure tiles can be looted by a player.
(0 reviews)4.31€ – 8.66€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Miniature Spike Trap for Gloomhaven
Overlay spike trap tile replacements for the Gloomhaven board game or any 28mm tabletop gaming.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 6.49€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Wall Sections for Gloomhaven
Wall pieces for Gloomhave. An overlay tile replacement for the board game.
(0 reviews)4.31€ – 14.10€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Table With Chairs For Gloomhaven
Accessory for Gloomhaven board game. Compatible with other board games.
(0 reviews)8.66€ – 10.84€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Pressure Plate for Gloomhaven
“Pressure plates function similarly to corridors, in that they have no effect on a figure’s movement. Instead, if a pressure plate is occupied by a character at the end of a turn, it may trigger a special effect specified in the scenario book, such as opening a door or spawning a monster.”
(0 reviews)1.03€ – 3.22€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Wooden Crate for Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven Accessories to upgrade your game.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 7.56€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Enhance Your Gloomhaven Adventures with Immersive Fog Door Tiles
Scenery pieces for Gloomhaven to have real life experience.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 9.74€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion JOTL Hatchet
Clip-on for The Favorite ability of the Hatchet class in Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion.
(0 reviews)5.31€ – 7.32€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Gloomhaven Dashboard (Pack of 4)
A simple dashboard for the Gloomhaven board game. The large slots on the left and right are for your Discard and Lost cards respectively. The large slot top left is for your remaining deck, the two thin slots below it are for your two cards you’re playing this turn. The two slots in the top right are for your item cards.
(0 reviews)36.30€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Founders of Gloomhaven T2/T3 buildings insert
This item serves to display T2/T3 ressource buildings during the game and in the box.
(0 reviews)20.63€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Miniature Stumps for Gloomhaven
An overlay tile replacement for the board game Gloomhaven. Could be used for other games as well.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 4.31€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Rubble for Gloomhaven
Overlay tile replacement for Gloomhaven board game. The rubble belongs difficult terrain.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 6.49€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Cabinet for Gloomhaven
PLA printed Gloomhaven accessories to give you real life experience during the game. Use one cabinet or two, put them next to each other or on top of each other to moderate the scenery.
(0 reviews)3.22€ – 5.40€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Miniature Thorn Traps for Gloomhaven
“Thorns are hazardous terrain, so they do trap damage divided by 2 rounded down and are not removed after applying effects. A trap is sprung when a figure enters its hex with normal or forced movement. Flying and Jump movements are unaffected by traps. When a trap is sprung, it inflicts some negative effect on the figure who sprung it and then it is removed from the board.”
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 5.40€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Life And Experience Trackers for Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven Goodies to upgrade your game.
(0 reviews)3.22€ – 21.72€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion Standee Organizer
Shaped storage for all the standees in Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion & their initiative tags. Sized to match the monster stat cards to fit in the square well. Layers can be held together by 2x1mm magnets.
(0 reviews)20.63€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Miniature Rock Column for Gloomhaven
Rock Column terrain tile replacement for Gloomhaven board game.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 14.10€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Miniature Bushes for Gloomhaven Board Game
Overlay tile replacement for the board game Gloomhaven.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 7.56€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Dark Pits for Gloomhaven
The dark pit obstacles cannot be destroyed. Don’t Fall In! Overlay tile replacement for Gloomhaven board game.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 10.84€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Sarcophagus tokens for Gloomhaven
Overlay tile replacement for the board game Gloomhaven.
(0 reviews)3.22€ – 21.72€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Stairs for Gloomhaven
Stairs overlay tile for Gloomhaven board game. Compatible with other RPG games.
(0 reviews)2.12€ – 5.40€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Fountain for Gloomhaven
Overlay fountain tile replacement for the board game Gloomhaven – Fountain.
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6 x Stalagmites for Gloomhaven
Scenery pieces for Gloomhaven. “Stalagmites are paired with Savvas-built pillars, mural carvings, and ice domes spanning overhead.”
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Shelves for Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven Accessories to upgrade your game.
(0 reviews)3.22€ – 4.31€ Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page