Gloomhaven vs The Quacks of Quedlinburg
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 Quacks of Quedlinburg
The Quacks of Quedlinburg is a push-your-luck game where players brew potions by drawing ingredients from their bags. Each ingredient has different effects, and players must decide when to stop drawing before their potion explodes. The game features variable player powers and a unique bag-building mechanism.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | The Quacks of Quedlinburg |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 67 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 7.7 |
| Year Published | 2017 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 140 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 1.96 |
Gloomhaven wins in 5 categories, The Quacks of Quedlinburg wins in 3 categories.