Gloomhaven vs Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
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.
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 5 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 8.3 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2015 ✓ |
| Price | 140 | 55 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 | 4.19 ✓ |
Gloomhaven wins in 5 categories, Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories.