Gloomy Graves

Renegade Game Studios, Jelly Monster, Origames · Board game · 2020
7.8 Ludopedia 6.5 BGG 2–4 · best 3 30–45 min Weight 1.6/5
Buy · from US$ 15.99
7.8 rating Ludopedia
6.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy a quick game with a unique theme and an organizational challenge, Gloomy Graves might be your new favorite! It's a fun puzzler that makes you think.

Highlights
  • Creative tile organization
  • Unique and dark theme
  • Fast and engaging
  • Light strategic challenge
Keep in mind
  • Confusing placement rules
  • Little direct interaction
  • Theme might not appeal
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey folks! Ready to get your hands dirty? In Gloomy Graves, we step into the dusty boots of gravediggers in a dark fantasy world that's constantly raging with epic battles. The downside? All these fallen heroes (and villains!) have led to quite the pile-up of corpses – pixies, unicorns, dragons, you name it! Our job is to tidy up this mess, managing both our private crypt and the communal graveyard, each with its own specific placement rules. The goal is to group different types of deceased creatures together for points. Mess it up, and you might just dig your own grave! Besides organizing the graveyard, you also snag bonus points at the end based on how many different corpse types you've managed to score throughout the game. It's a game that blends hand management, tile placement, and pattern building on a square grid, with a dash of open drafting to snag the best pieces. Seems straightforward, but organizing this motley crew requires some solid planning. It's a quick game, perfect for those who enjoy a lighter challenge with a unique theme and a sprinkle of horror and fantasy. Pay attention, because organization is key to not becoming compost!

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Categories

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Mechanism: Partially overlapping cards Theme: Cemeteries / Graveyards
Publisher Renegade Game Studios, Jelly Monster, Origames
Designer Jeffrey D. Allers
Artist David Szilagyi

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the average playtime for Gloomy Graves?
A game of Gloomy Graves typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the number of players and how familiar everyone is with the rules.
How many players can play?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.
Is the game very complicated to learn?
Gloomy Graves has a weight of 1.63/5 on BGG, indicating it's a relatively light and easy-to-learn game, perfect for beginners or those looking for something more casual.
What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to accumulate the most points by organizing corpses in your crypt and the communal graveyard, grouping types of cadavers and completing scoring objectives.
Are the components in Portuguese?
Yes, the national version released by Jelly Monster has no language dependency, meaning the rules and components are understandable without needing additional translation.
Who is Gloomy Graves best suited for?
It's ideal for players who enjoy puzzle games, tile placement, and hand management, with a dark fantasy theme and a faster pace.

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