# Founders of Gloomhaven

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #2725
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: 4.12 / 5
- **Designers**: Isaac Childres
- **Artists**: Alexandr Elichev, Josh T. McDowell
- **Publishers**: Cephalofair Games, Hobby World
- **Categories**: City Building, Economic, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Action Retrieval, Auction / Bidding, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Follow, Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Voting, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Great for city builders who love a good auction and social play.Engaging auction mechanicStrategic urban buildingFun player interactionHigh‑quality componentsWatch your vote timingTurns can be longHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### What is the typical playtime?
90 to 120 minutes, depending on player experience and decision complexity.

### For how many players does it work best?
Ideal for 2 to 4 players, but also supports solo play.

### How complex is the game?
Mid to high; it involves hand management, bidding, and network building.

### What are the main components?
Modular board, building pieces, workers, action cards, resource tokens, and voting tokens.

### Who benefits most from this game?
Fans of urban‑building, auction mechanics, and team strategy games.

### Is there a solo mode?
Yes, there’s a solo mode that pits you against the game itself.

### Does it require a lot of setup?
Minimal setup; the board assembles quickly and cards are pre‑configured.

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