Gloomhaven vs King of Tokyo
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.
King of Tokyo
King of Tokyo is a fast-paced dice game where players take on the roles of giant monsters competing to become the King of Tokyo. Roll dice to attack, heal, or earn victory points. The last monster standing - or the first to score 20 victory points - wins. Easy to learn and always exciting.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 140 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 1.56 |
Gloomhaven wins in 4 categories, King of Tokyo wins in 5 categories.