Frosthaven
Gloomhaven's bigger, colder sequel, with a town to rebuild between fights.
What it is
This standalone sequel is set around a small northern outpost that mercenaries struggle to protect. It keeps Gloomhaven's card combat and adds an outpost phase between scenarios, where you build, craft and brew. Stickers on the map record your town, so each group ends up with a different place. It suits groups who loved a long campaign and want an even longer one.
What we love
- 100 or more new scenarios, with objectives that go beyond killing everything.
- A campaign flowchart shows how quests connect, which helps after a break.
- A timeline on the campaign sheet shows when events will land.
Honest trade-offs
- The box weighs about 30 pounds and the rulebook runs to about 80 pages.
- Some reviewers find the outpost phase admin-heavy and slow.
- Some objectives take several tries, which can get frustrating. Jaws of the Lion is a better starting point for most people.
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and strategic range. The most common complaint is the box weighs about 30 pounds and the rulebook runs to about 80 pages..
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Content advisory
Mature themes handled with restraint. Fine for most adult tables.
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