Welcome to the official rules of Gloomhaven, a cooperative dungeon-crawling campaign game.
This guide will help you create your characters, navigate the world, and conquer the challenges within. The game is designed for 1-4 players and offers a deeply engaging and rewarding experience.
It's recommended to start with the "New Player Guide" for a streamlined introduction.
Character creation is a crucial part of preparing for your campaign. You'll choose from a selection of unique classes, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities.
Refer to the character sheet for detailed information on the available classes and their starting equipment.
Each round consists of a Player Initiative phase, followed by the Action phase. During the Action phase, players take turns performing actions, coordinating their efforts to overcome obstacles.
This section details the various actions you can take, including moving, attacking, using skills, and playing events. Understanding the combat system is paramount to success.
Each scenario in Gloomhaven has unique objectives and challenges. Carefully review the scenario setup instructions before beginning. The map tiles and monster stat cards are crucial components of the scenario.