Gloomhaven vs Ticket to Ride
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.
Ticket to Ride
Ticket to Ride is a railway-themed strategy game where players collect train cards to claim railway routes across North America. Players compete to connect cities and complete destination tickets for points. The game is easy to learn but offers strategic depth through route planning and blocking opponents.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | Ticket to Ride |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 258 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 7.4 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2004 ✓ |
| Price | 140 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 60 |
| Min Age | 12 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 1.87 |
Gloomhaven wins in 4 categories, Ticket to Ride wins in 4 categories.