Gloomhaven vs Parks
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.
Parks
Parks is a beautiful strategy game where players take a hiking trip through national parks. Players collect resources, meet along the trail, and visit iconic parks. The game features stunning artwork from the Fifty-Nine Parks series. Each season brings different opportunities as players compete to have the most memorable journey.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | Parks |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 84 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 7.7 |
| Year Published | 2017 ✓ | 2019 |
| Price | 140 | 40 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 60 |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 2.32 |
Gloomhaven wins in 4 categories, Parks wins in 3 categories.