Founders of Gloomhaven

Picture yourself at the very birth of a legendary city, where every choice can tip the scales between chaos and the splendor of Gloomhaven. In Founders of Gloomhaven, you’re not just erecting buildings; you’re shaping the city’s very narrative. Each fantastical race brings a limited set of resources to the map, so cooperation (or rivalry) with other players is vital to forge more complex structures and rack up prestige. The auction mechanic keeps the gameplay lively: every round, players vote to decide which construction proposals surface and where they land. Throw more workers into the vote for greater influence, but beware—those workers are locked for the rest of the round and can push you into less favorable turn orders. On top of that, you’re retrieving action cards, building decks, and managing your hand while keeping the resource network humming. The outcome? A blend of urban‑building strategy, worker placement, bidding dynamics, and a dash of diplomacy, all set in a fantasy world echoing Gloomhaven’s universe but telling its own origin story.