Variant Rules for Gloomhaven, as Told by the Founders

Hey there! Remember when I introduced the variant rules for Gloomhaven? Well, if you loved those, you’re in for a treat! Today, I want to share with you some more variant rules straight from the founders themselves.

So, what are these variant rules all about? Let me break it down for you. In Gloomhaven, you take on the role of a powerful hero venturing into dangerous dungeons and fighting menacing creatures. But with these variant rules, the game takes on a whole new level of challenge and excitement.

1. Chaos Mode

Are you ready to take chaos to the next level? With Chaos Mode, you’ll experience unpredictable twists and turns at every corner. Expect the unexpected as the game throws all sorts of surprises your way. It’s a thrilling rollercoaster ride that will keep you on your toes from start to finish!

2. Ironclad Mode

Looking to test your mettle? Ironclad Mode is the perfect choice for you. In this mode, every decision you make has serious consequences. One wrong move, and it’s game over. Can you handle the pressure and make the right choices to emerge victorious?

3. Legacy Mode

For those who love a good story, Legacy Mode is a must-try. In this mode, your actions in one game directly affect future games. Your decisions have long-lasting consequences that shape the world of Gloomhaven. It’s like writing your own epic tale!

So, there you have it – three fantastic variant rules straight from the founders themselves. Gloomhaven just got a whole lot more exciting! Which mode will you choose? Will you embrace the chaos, test your mettle in ironclad mode, or create your own epic legacy? The choice is yours, my friend.

To spice up the game, we can include achievements that players can aim for. These achievements are divided into three decks: immediate, mid-game, and end-game.

Before we start picking our races, we need to shuffle each deck separately. Once shuffled, draw one card from each deck and place them face up on the main board. These three cards will be the only achievements available for this game.

Each card comes with a condition and a point value. If a player fulfills the condition at the specified time, they will score the points indicated on the card.

The “immediate” achievement is scored at the end of a player’s turn, including any follow actions. As soon as any player fulfills the condition, they can score the points.

The “mid-game” achievement is scored when a player places the second completion token on a prestige building during their turn, including any follow actions.

Lastly, the “end-game” achievement is scored at the end of the game, after all turns have been completed.

These achievements add an extra layer of strategy and excitement to the game. Who will be the first to complete them and earn some extra points? It’s all up to you!

What is the “end-game” achievement?

The “end-game” achievement is a special accomplishment that is earned at the conclusion of a game. It serves as a way to recognize and celebrate a player’s success in completing the game.

When someone plays a game, they are usually striving towards a goal. It could be reaching a high score, finishing a level, or defeating a final boss. These are all types of achievements that are often celebrated within the game itself.

However, the “end-game” achievement is different. It is not earned during the game, but rather after it has ended. It is a final milestone that represents the completion of the entire gaming experience.

If you’re a fan of games, you know that the journey is just as important as the destination. The “end-game” achievement recognizes this, acknowledging the dedication and effort that went into playing the game from start to finish.

By following a specific set of rules and guidelines, players can unlock the “end-game” achievement and proudly display it as a symbol of their accomplishment.

Overall, the “end-game” achievement is a significant and meaningful accomplishment in the world of gaming. It serves as a way to elevate and commemorate the experience of playing a game, and it’s something that many players strive for.

Game Variant – No Workers

If you want to play an easier version of the game, you can play without workers. This means you can only choose from three basic actions: gain 1, gain 1 fleeting influence, or build one road.

When setting up the game, flip the player mats over to the side without the special racial actions (the “b” side) and don’t collect any worker pawns.

Hey there! Let’s talk about houses in the game. They used to be super important, giving you a bunch of benefits. But now, they’re not as cool as they used to be. They only give you 1 influence as income, and that’s it. But on the bright side, they’re cheaper to build now, costing only 2.

Now, let’s move on to prestige buildings. When you pick a prestige building using the Call to Vote, you don’t have to put the card next to the board. Nope, you just remove it from the game. Easy peasy. Oh, and make sure not to combine this variant with solo play.

Game Variant – Shaping History

Hey there! Let’s talk about the nine event cards for the awesome board game Gloomhaven. These cards are super cool because they connect the events in Founders of Gloomhaven to the events in Gloomhaven. It’s like a bridge between the two games!

Now, once you’ve played a few games and everyone at the table understands the rules and strategies, you can dive into the real deal. This is where the magic happens! You get to play a single, permanent game that will shape the future of Gloomhaven. How cool is that?

So, here’s how it works: play the game normally on the epic side of the board. Once a winner emerges triumphant, they get an event card that matches the race they played with. This card is special because they have to fill in three important things:

1. The name of their favorite building that really helped them in their victory.
2. The name of the city section where this building was constructed (check out the handy map to your left for some guidance).

I’m going to tell you about a special card that has a big impact on the game of Gloomhaven. It’s called the City Event 10 Card.

When you’re playing Gloomhaven and you come across this card, it’s important to pay attention. This card provides you with some important information that you’ll need later on in the game.

The first thing you’ll notice on the card is a blank space. This is where you’ll need to write down the name of the governing body that will be established in the city after you win a battle.

Next, you’ll find another blank space to write down the name of the character that will be in charge of this new governing body. Get creative and come up with a unique name!

Once you’ve filled in these two pieces of information, take the card and shuffle it into the city event deck. The other eight event cards won’t be used, so you can set them aside.

Now you’re ready to continue playing Gloomhaven and see how your choices affect the future of the city. Have fun and good luck!