Gloomhaven vs The Castles of Burgundy
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a game of tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players take on the role of wandering mercenaries with their own specializations, goals, and personal stories. Each scenario in Gloomhaven presents a new challenge, and players must work together to overcome enemies and obstacles. Between scenarios, players improve their characters by gaining new abilities, items, and perks. The game also features a legacy-style component where choices made in one scenario affect future scenarios.
The Castles of Burgundy
The Castles of Burgundy is a tile-based strategy game set in medieval France. Players take on the roles of princes and princesses building their own estates by acquiring and placing tiles representing different types of buildings, farms, and waterways. The game is known for its deep strategy using dice as action points.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | The Castles of Burgundy |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 10 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 8.2 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 140 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 90 |
| Min Age | 12 | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 3.02 |
Gloomhaven wins in 5 categories, The Castles of Burgundy wins in 2 categories.