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Fairytale Gloom

Atlas Games · Board game · 2015
Ludopedia
8.1 Ludopedia
BoardGameGeek
6.5 BoardGameGeek
Players
2–5 · best 4
Play Time
30–60 min
Weight
Weight 1.6/5
Year
Year 2015
Minimum age
Minimum age 13+
Buy
8.1 rating Ludopedia
6.5 rating BoardGameGeek
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fairytale Gloom is perfect for those who enjoy dark humor and creative storytelling. The game offers a unique experience by mixing hilarious tragedies with classic fairy tale characters. The narrative is the highlight, allowing you to create funny and absurd stories to justify the misfortunes happening to your characters. Additionally, hand management and direct interaction with other players add strategic layers to the game. It's a great choice for players who enjoy thematic and interactive games.

Highlights
  • Dark humor and creativity
  • Engaging storytelling
  • Direct player interaction
Keep in mind
  • Language dependency
  • Can be too cruel for some
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Fairytale Gloom is a thematic version of the classic card game Gloom, where you take control of fairy tale characters and try to make them suffer the worst possible tragedies before they die. The game blends dark humor with fantasy elements, offering a unique and fun experience. You can choose from a variety of famous characters like Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and use event cards to cause misfortunes and unhappiness. The storytelling mechanic is essential here, as you need to create creative and funny stories to justify the tragedies happening to your characters. Additionally, hand management and direct interaction with other players through 'Take That' cards add strategic layers to the game. Fairytale Gloom is compatible with other versions of Gloom, allowing expansions and card combinations to increase the fun.

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–5 players
2 REC
3 BEST
4 BEST
5 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

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Components: Transparent Elements Game: Gloom
Publisher Atlas Games
Designer Keith Baker
Artist Jaume Fabregat

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

3,060owners
166wishlist
19want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play Fairytale Gloom?
Fairytale Gloom can be played by 2 to 5 players.
How long does a game last?
A game of Fairytale Gloom lasts between 30 and 60 minutes.
Is Fairytale Gloom hard to learn?
No, the game has a weight of 1.5556 on BGG, which means it's relatively easy to learn.
Do I need other versions of Gloom to play Fairytale Gloom?
No, Fairytale Gloom is a base game and can be played independently, but it's compatible with other versions of Gloom.
Is Fairytale Gloom suitable for children?
Due to dark humor and adult themes, the game is more suitable for teenagers and adults.

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