{"title":"Gloomhaven","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gloomhaven-with-standees","title":"Gloomhaven: Core Game with Standees (Kickstarter Special)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"site-header__logo-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1618\/8849\/files\/Gamestewardlogo_WEB_RGB_20.png\" alt=\"The Game Steward\" itemprop=\"logo\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e8.15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Avg Player Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e9.10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 to 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split00 --\u003e\u003cb\u003eContent Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eKickstarter game edition of Gloomhaven \u003cb\u003ewith Standees\u003c\/b\u003e (minis are not included). The Kickstarter Exclusive \"Thank You\" card with a secret decoder message is included. Please note: unless otherwise stated paid add ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGloomhaven is a game of Euro-inspired tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players will take on the role of a wandering adventurer with their own special set of skills and their own reasons for travelling to this dark corner of the world. Players must work together out of necessity to clear out menacing dungeons and forgotten ruins. In the process they will enhance their abilities with experience and loot, discover new locations to explore and plunder, and expand an ever-branching story fueled by the decisions they make.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a game with a persistent and changing world that is ideally played over many game sessions. After a scenario, players will make decisions on what to do, which will determine how the story continues, kind of like a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book. Playing through a scenario is a cooperative affair where players will fight against automated monsters using an innovative card system to determine the order of play and what a player does on their turn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach turn a player chooses two cards to play out of their hand. The number on the top card determines their initiative for the round. Each card also has a top and bottom power, and when it is a player’s turn in the initiative order, they determine whether to use the top power of one card and the bottom power of the other, or vice-versa. Players must be careful, though, because over time they will permanently lose cards from their hands. If they take too long to clear a dungeon, they may end up exhausted and be forced to retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4391066\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/391\/066\/2e618e3377cc1106bb42e6f457d32ec0_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440698417\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=c8cefa5bd969ab685495ff5d16a927b0\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a grim but lucrative business being a mercenary out on the edge of civilization. You must \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eexplore the harsh wilderness and \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eengage in deep tactical combat, where the decisions you make have an impact not only on your own character, \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ebut also the world around you.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4424807\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/424\/807\/223cc2c4a7a16d8796c6b5e8946ceb3f_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441169828\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=f8ee9acb0e00021929a53d3519722d13\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGloomhaven is cooperative game of card-driven combat set in a \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epersistent fantasy campaign which will change and grow as you play the game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is always more to unlock and explore in the world of Gloomhaven.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4554018\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/554\/018\/e3fefae3a385d4f9d8b8db4e43500180_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443024798\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=384dee29b1c9eb02b2afdda0fd8c333e\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4598050\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/598\/050\/6357cb6935db0e70cea43f2b179d861b_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443619939\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=cc59317889b08332ea6b33d51698bb6c\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4426362\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/362\/d278746ddc52d0cd649bebc94e0973e5_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199296\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=3388cf12a3cb6edef142e79c4faf169b\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4598768\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/598\/768\/7e41ac6dd0611c4f61a3e773ae2362bf_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443625447\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=fe6e5ae9521156e489df4413747f1e3e\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4426365\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/365\/d2ecb20a59b5a1f517dfb5863b556d35_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199328\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=a7add50e87c74e450549972c1ccdd174\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center clip mb5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"my-6\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embedly-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embedly-card-hug\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGGloomhaven is a series of \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003etactical combat scenarios that are strung together in a \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epersistent, thematic campaign.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach scenario is played out through rounds of combat against \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003efully automated enemies. In each round, players will play 2 cards from their hand of \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eability cards which determine the order in which they act and what abilities they perform. Each card has 2 special actions, and on their turn, players can play \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ethe top action of one card and the bottom action of the other.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4402305\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/402\/305\/4fad3d40431da5bb4cadf504e66c5579_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440861199\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=22278d38035d91efdfa14c6efb477a4d\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCard actions are varied and powerful, \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ecutting through the monotony of a basic \"move and attack\" system. Default actions are available, though, if a player’s plans get ruined by an enemy’s ability card or even by the actions of their own teammates. Gloomhaven \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eeliminates the alpha player through simultaneous hidden action selection to illustrate the chaos of battle.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4402309\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/402\/309\/92c2801299c0c65fc19a3f9daec80365_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440861222\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=5547c42d1a6603580a5eec524f3268ca\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eThere are also no dice in Gloomhaven. Instead, attacks are modified by a player’s \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eattack deck. Over time this attack deck will change as a player begins to \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eadd and remove cards by completing battle goals and leveling up.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4396829\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/396\/829\/75c30077cad69ad2d87deed67fc8cc55_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440772986\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=040e1880029bd0d036f51183420312e1\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayers gain the experience needed to \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003elevel up by performing certain actions in their ability card deck. Through leveling up, players will also get access to \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003emore powerful, higher level ability cards which they can use to customize their deck.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4402313\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/402\/313\/09009b7c8a40b9975170d90ee03dc08d_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440861250\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=e76dd802e15504c17b51acb82b6f19c8\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn midst of battle, players will also need to focus on \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003elooting money tokens. These can be used to \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epurchase powerful items in town, where new stock is always being unlocked by player actions.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4441486\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/441\/486\/c03dd7c7a019a1c512a54bdd0185a2fd_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441388133\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=4769b20fd2ab2aa0d84c2c76e7df863d\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne way to unlock items is to increase the \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eprosperity of the town, which players can do by completing scenarios and making decisions during events between scenarios. Players will also have to \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003emanage their reputation during these events, as reputation will influence the outcome of some events and also affect shop prices.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4408710\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/408\/710\/f8174e25a5a73be55fda8391ffe6b7d4_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440977636\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=9c286eb92c164666c309692e0fbfeb92\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs players interact with the town and move along the branching story paths of the world, they will always be working towards completing \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ecareer goals. By meeting certain objectives, a player’s character will retire,\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e unlocking a new character class to play with, \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003enew events for parties to encounter and \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eadditional perks for the achieving player. After retirement, a player will create a new character, possibly from the class that was just unlocked, and continue the adventure!\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4396838\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/396\/838\/046cf864a12589a05f1d301a8aca4318_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440773058\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=7a3d63a9ec4072bfe8c7b837b8e752dd\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like more information about any aspect of the game, you can find a wealth of information on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cephalofair.com\/gloomhaven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Gloomhaven website\u003c\/a\u003e and also the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/174430\/gloomhaven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoardGameGeek page\u003c\/a\u003e which features a number of illustrated lessons on how to play the game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/2e817w02mjzwtol\/GloomhavenRulesKS.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere is a PDF\u003c\/a\u003e of a preliminary draft of the rules.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4426382\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/382\/412318ab92e90dc933c4a43968fdd5e5_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199522\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=76e188e477951e82806cd36b1f10e344\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you learn through action or just want to get a better feel for the game, there are a couple easy ways to sit down and play the game on your computer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe introductory scenario of Gloomhaven is available through Tabletop Zen (free) and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/berserk-games.com\/tabletop-simulator\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabletop Simulator\u003c\/a\u003e (this requires the purchase of software).\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4396731\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/396\/731\/5788a0f0fc51812788ce5c355680911d_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440771919\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=fee64d23f60121e96a07af097c77c6ae\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can get the \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eTabletop Simulator Steam Workshop mod \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/sharedfiles\/filedetails\/?id=432215223\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. From there you can play around with it on your own, or sign up to be taught the game through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1V_xN_dVrmDZ2aXz-zjABagvlrenQuhwQ_T1bEnAfBuA\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis Google Doc\u003c\/a\u003e. When you become familiar with the game, you can also sign up for pick-up games, or even be a teacher yourself.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4425561\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/425\/561\/d533184ae3e2269c86607534e6a326a9_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441186155\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=d0a6e8d898588ec9e325cf47ef2dcd9a\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eTabletop Zen now has \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tabletopzen.com\/games\/Gloomhaven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ean open lobby\u003c\/a\u003e where you can go play around with the game on your own, or you can sign up for pick-up games or teaching games through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1V_xN_dVrmDZ2aXz-zjABagvlrenQuhwQ_T1bEnAfBuA\/edit#gid=1126040147\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Google Doc\u003c\/a\u003e. All that’s required is a valid email address to sign up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep in mind that the game is not automated. Players will have to move the pieces around according to the rules, and communication between players is highly advised. Tabletop Simulator has accompanying voice software, but Google Hangouts is needed to play on Tabletop Zen.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4425611\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/425\/611\/c66ff51e3dc75137d50c1d1b053f6cc0_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441186489\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=1fbabdd547bdb4f915ac753d7dc68973\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those interested, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/r7vg724i97zehd1\/GloomhavenPrintNPlayKS.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea PDF Print-and-Play\u003c\/a\u003e of the first scenario is also available, along with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/8xykcvogw27y4hc\/Scenario1KS.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe accompanying pages from the scenario book\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4426386\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/386\/0b6e3fa4c9f3f0cd7420f0745481c606_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199560\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=003be05fc3fabb2965d1a4755f0ef9b0\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scenario available online is just the beginning, though. A scratch on the surface of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eGloomhaven is deep and expansive. It is a game of exploration and discovery; of branching story paths and decisions with real consequences. You always have a choice of which scenario to undertake next and which plot thread to unravel.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4421383\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/421\/383\/a2fa7d7ef447632cb47e3f88e2e7500d_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441134563\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=8b12dd67f877da2b0f5565532bfda6d3\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than that, though, there is plenty of content to support \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003emultiple game groups. If you want to play the game with someone new, you shouldn’t reset the game, but instead just \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epursue a different story line. Each party of adventurers will develop their own campaign, but everyone will interact with and expand upon \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ethe same world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGloomhaven provides a persistent world of permanent choices without the restriction of only being able to play with the same people time and again. It does this by \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003efocusing on the stories of individual characters instead of an over-arching linear plot.\u003cdiv class=\"text-center clip mb5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"my-6\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embedly-card\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4426390\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/390\/706599d8c7f964074e229b5ab6d48723_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199619\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=d551d087891966c4b163b6067d95c094\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4585670\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/585\/670\/6d71a65bfb3c38339a0816b805764284_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443474943\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=c13397c95afdb6459f1e3b8d2af3ea6f\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eNew classes will become available to play when players meet certain conditions in the game. If you want spoil yourself on the surprise, or you just really want to check out more amazing artwork, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cephalofair.com\/gloomhaven-spoilers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e to see what else you’ll be getting, or if you want to get a detailed look at the miniatures, you can check out all the original sculpts by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cephalofair.com\/gloomhaven-original-sculpts-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclicking here\u003c\/a\u003e (also full of spoilers).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Note that all depictions of miniatures are digitally modified pictures of the original physical sculpts.)\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4426408\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/408\/7623f3b3837f7dd965ab7dae8be7056b_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199787\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=f3431123f9492dd6549bf0cc363aec68\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the proud tradition of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9oUiIP3uaSo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eslaying\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=avnKWxKnmLo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehelpless\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zdwerJ0yWiA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erats\u003c\/a\u003e, I have decided that to reward backers of the Gloomhaven project, I will graduate to a slightly more formidable - but equally prolific - foe: \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ethe animated skeleton.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4419530\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/419\/530\/a19c1a84a9bc685e776fe035e5607ee2_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441118661\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=bd295011d942a5cea4b779c6be1dc511\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor anyone who pledges \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ea single dollar or more to the campaign, I will foray into a host of fantasy-themed games and slay a necromantic abomination in your name. This will be caught on camera, of course, for you to marvel at and cherish for years to come.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4426410\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/410\/b9d3f493eb51adbe3f3b8f8594eecb59_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199815\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=5502f0b6972b476d0cf426c459c9b517\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4409182\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/409\/182\/97c0f99c37fe60b3d520298f18fa1c28_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440985468\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=fb3bd532285649bf08660000c62c809f\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsaac is the driving force behind Cephalofair Games, which published its first game, Forge War, last April. Isaac also designed and developed the game. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsaac graduated last December with a physics PhD, but, with the success of Forge War, he is now designing and publishing games full time. It’s turned out pretty well for him so far.\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4409187\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/409\/187\/ad6c87324f5c570d03581f05f3729508_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440985515\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=fb2ef6bea864670e526c4f8beec4707d\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJosh McDowell started playing board games after his wife encouraged him to find an inexpensive hobby. The joke is on her, as that encouragement turned into an expansive collection and regular schedule of playing games with his friends. He turned to his graphic design prowess to offset the costs and is now completely engrossed in all things board games. He lives in Indiana with his wife and three young children, gamers in the making. \u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4424787\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/424\/787\/1797d8642f1fe21289bc6da16a612383_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441169540\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=e3906a111683a4c92187aa32dad81d34\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlexandr lives in Ukraine, Odessa and works as a freelancer and specializes in several styles: sci-fi, cyberpunk and fantasy. He’s looking for hard-core projects in the styles that he likes. Most of all he is proud of his artwork for cards in board games. He dreams to release his comics and develop the indie game with a small group of people In the future. \u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4424791\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/424\/791\/e57a5c92b9222420d6a9e9370573b943_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441169572\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=a5af002a6f8a8e0b86c63587998aaf3e\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Van Schaik has over 20 years experience as a professional miniature sculptor. He has worked as a freelance sculptor, in-house staff sculptor and on several exclusivity contracts for a range of companies including Megacon Games, Ninja Division, Soda Pop Miniatures, Ral Partha, WizKids, Wyrd, Games Workshop, Pulp City, Battlefront, Gale Force 9, Dust Tactics, Mantic, Reaper, and RAFM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe has also sculpted for toy companies outside of the gaming industry and produced figures for many licensed properties. \u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4426414\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/414\/afc89f818ce43d2772596d26ecc71088_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199846\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=ba76b53b7d343f60307adbfec6472873\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4585985\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/585\/985\/d839b3b2e65ed5aa559289d710390a49_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443478148\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=68ffb105e3e312a457f34ba08761aae5\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4585998\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/585\/998\/a1bc7fa6e5db3997c7fddd71970bb256_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443478340\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=9261b239d9ed976513b3d71e256d1583\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4421954\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/421\/954\/bf05ccdc2cc5c64a3e6f96c995ba2d53_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441138801\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=06d5f091474ae7840ca0bf0f9c484918\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4421961\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/421\/961\/1616e9c6dbfa7f2dd69dd7480d4d265e_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441138830\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=8cd6296e1cd9b122570864c45cd00e7b\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4421966\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/421\/966\/d25b74f5e0f469d1c45a6d2300bc2429_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441138852\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=547f3a68817c5f9ed66eb546170ae3ba\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\" data-alt-text=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-id=\"4421970\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/421\/970\/ea9c5c4e1aff5a3c60442f1a10820bfb_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441138945\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=ba7eede074c51173e1e2119988124be3\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e --from the publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’re glad to back campaigns to bring you games like Gloomhaven: Core Game with Standees to buy online at TheGameSteward. We will use a hefty percentage of every dollar you spend on Gloomhaven: Core Game with Standees towards backing fantastic new games on Kickstarter! Just a reminder, if you have purchase questions on Gloomhaven: Core Game with Standees game, how to buy online at The Game Steward or just need game advice, please contact us at The Game Steward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cephalofair Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35430907784,"sku":"KS000217A","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1915\/6645\/products\/gloomhaven-with-standees-kickstarter-special-kickstarter-board-game-cephalofair-games-24579995144.png?v=1576264966"},{"product_id":"gloomhaven","title":"Gloomhaven: Core Game (Retail Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"site-header__logo-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1618\/8849\/files\/Gamestewardlogo_WEB_RGB_20.png\" alt=\"The Game Steward\" itemprop=\"logo\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e8.15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Avg Player Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e9.10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 to 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split00 --\u003e\u003cb\u003eContent Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Retail edition of Gloomhaven Board Game by Cephalofair Games. Includes 95 Scenarios, 17 Playable Classes, 18 Highly Detailed Plastic Miniatures, 1700+ Cards, 47 Different Enemy Types, and Evolving Map Board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGloomhaven is a game of Euro-inspired tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players will take on the role of a wandering adventurer with their own special set of skills and their own reasons for travelling to this dark corner of the world. Players must work together out of necessity to clear out menacing dungeons and forgotten ruins. In the process they will enhance their abilities with experience and loot, discover new locations to explore and plunder, and expand an ever-branching story fueled by the decisions they make.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a game with a persistent and changing world that is ideally played over many game sessions. After a scenario, players will make decisions on what to do, which will determine how the story continues, kind of like a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book. Playing through a scenario is a cooperative affair where players will fight against automated monsters using an innovative card system to determine the order of play and what a player does on their turn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach turn a player chooses two cards to play out of their hand. The number on the top card determines their initiative for the round. Each card also has a top and bottom power, and when it is a player’s turn in the initiative order, they determine whether to use the top power of one card and the bottom power of the other, or vice-versa. Players must be careful, though, because over time they will permanently lose cards from their hands. If they take too long to clear a dungeon, they may end up exhausted and be forced to retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-id=\"4391066\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/391\/066\/2e618e3377cc1106bb42e6f457d32ec0_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440698417\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=c8cefa5bd969ab685495ff5d16a927b0\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a grim but lucrative business being a mercenary out on the edge of civilization. You must \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eexplore the harsh wilderness and \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eengage in deep tactical combat, where the decisions you make have an impact not only on your own character, \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ebut also the world around you.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4424807\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/424\/807\/223cc2c4a7a16d8796c6b5e8946ceb3f_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441169828\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=f8ee9acb0e00021929a53d3519722d13\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGloomhaven is cooperative game of card-driven combat set in a \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epersistent fantasy campaign which will change and grow as you play the game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is always more to unlock and explore in the world of Gloomhaven.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4554018\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/554\/018\/e3fefae3a385d4f9d8b8db4e43500180_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443024798\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=384dee29b1c9eb02b2afdda0fd8c333e\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4598050\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/598\/050\/6357cb6935db0e70cea43f2b179d861b_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443619939\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=cc59317889b08332ea6b33d51698bb6c\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4426362\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/362\/d278746ddc52d0cd649bebc94e0973e5_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199296\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=3388cf12a3cb6edef142e79c4faf169b\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4598768\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/598\/768\/7e41ac6dd0611c4f61a3e773ae2362bf_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443625447\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=fe6e5ae9521156e489df4413747f1e3e\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4426365\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/365\/d2ecb20a59b5a1f517dfb5863b556d35_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199328\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=a7add50e87c74e450549972c1ccdd174\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center clip mb5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"my-6\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embedly-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embedly-card-hug\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGGloomhaven is a series of \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003etactical combat scenarios that are strung together in a \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epersistent, thematic campaign.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach scenario is played out through rounds of combat against \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003efully automated enemies. In each round, players will play 2 cards from their hand of \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eability cards which determine the order in which they act and what abilities they perform. Each card has 2 special actions, and on their turn, players can play \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ethe top action of one card and the bottom action of the other.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4402305\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/402\/305\/4fad3d40431da5bb4cadf504e66c5579_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440861199\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=22278d38035d91efdfa14c6efb477a4d\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCard actions are varied and powerful, \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ecutting through the monotony of a basic \"move and attack\" system. Default actions are available, though, if a player’s plans get ruined by an enemy’s ability card or even by the actions of their own teammates. Gloomhaven \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eeliminates the alpha player through simultaneous hidden action selection to illustrate the chaos of battle.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4402309\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/402\/309\/92c2801299c0c65fc19a3f9daec80365_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440861222\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=5547c42d1a6603580a5eec524f3268ca\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eThere are also no dice in Gloomhaven. Instead, attacks are modified by a player’s \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eattack deck. Over time this attack deck will change as a player begins to \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eadd and remove cards by completing battle goals and leveling up.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4396829\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/396\/829\/75c30077cad69ad2d87deed67fc8cc55_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440772986\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=040e1880029bd0d036f51183420312e1\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayers gain the experience needed to \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003elevel up by performing certain actions in their ability card deck. Through leveling up, players will also get access to \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003emore powerful, higher level ability cards which they can use to customize their deck.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4402313\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/402\/313\/09009b7c8a40b9975170d90ee03dc08d_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440861250\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=e76dd802e15504c17b51acb82b6f19c8\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn midst of battle, players will also need to focus on \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003elooting money tokens. These can be used to \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epurchase powerful items in town, where new stock is always being unlocked by player actions.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4441486\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/441\/486\/c03dd7c7a019a1c512a54bdd0185a2fd_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441388133\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=4769b20fd2ab2aa0d84c2c76e7df863d\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne way to unlock items is to increase the \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eprosperity of the town, which players can do by completing scenarios and making decisions during events between scenarios. Players will also have to \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003emanage their reputation during these events, as reputation will influence the outcome of some events and also affect shop prices.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4408710\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/408\/710\/f8174e25a5a73be55fda8391ffe6b7d4_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440977636\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=9c286eb92c164666c309692e0fbfeb92\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs players interact with the town and move along the branching story paths of the world, they will always be working towards completing \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ecareer goals. By meeting certain objectives, a player’s character will retire,\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e unlocking a new character class to play with, \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003enew events for parties to encounter and \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eadditional perks for the achieving player. After retirement, a player will create a new character, possibly from the class that was just unlocked, and continue the adventure!\u003cdiv data-id=\"4396838\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/396\/838\/046cf864a12589a05f1d301a8aca4318_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440773058\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=7a3d63a9ec4072bfe8c7b837b8e752dd\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like more information about any aspect of the game, you can find a wealth of information on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cephalofair.com\/gloomhaven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Gloomhaven website\u003c\/a\u003e and also the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/174430\/gloomhaven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoardGameGeek page\u003c\/a\u003e which features a number of illustrated lessons on how to play the game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/2e817w02mjzwtol\/GloomhavenRulesKS.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere is a PDF\u003c\/a\u003e of a preliminary draft of the rules.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4426382\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/382\/412318ab92e90dc933c4a43968fdd5e5_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199522\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=76e188e477951e82806cd36b1f10e344\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you learn through action or just want to get a better feel for the game, there are a couple easy ways to sit down and play the game on your computer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe introductory scenario of Gloomhaven is available through Tabletop Zen (free) and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/berserk-games.com\/tabletop-simulator\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabletop Simulator\u003c\/a\u003e (this requires the purchase of software).\u003cdiv data-id=\"4396731\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/396\/731\/5788a0f0fc51812788ce5c355680911d_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440771919\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=fee64d23f60121e96a07af097c77c6ae\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can get the \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eTabletop Simulator Steam Workshop mod \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/steamcommunity.com\/sharedfiles\/filedetails\/?id=432215223\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. From there you can play around with it on your own, or sign up to be taught the game through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1V_xN_dVrmDZ2aXz-zjABagvlrenQuhwQ_T1bEnAfBuA\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis Google Doc\u003c\/a\u003e. When you become familiar with the game, you can also sign up for pick-up games, or even be a teacher yourself.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4425561\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/425\/561\/d533184ae3e2269c86607534e6a326a9_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441186155\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=d0a6e8d898588ec9e325cf47ef2dcd9a\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eTabletop Zen now has \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tabletopzen.com\/games\/Gloomhaven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ean open lobby\u003c\/a\u003e where you can go play around with the game on your own, or you can sign up for pick-up games or teaching games through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1V_xN_dVrmDZ2aXz-zjABagvlrenQuhwQ_T1bEnAfBuA\/edit#gid=1126040147\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Google Doc\u003c\/a\u003e. All that’s required is a valid email address to sign up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep in mind that the game is not automated. Players will have to move the pieces around according to the rules, and communication between players is highly advised. Tabletop Simulator has accompanying voice software, but Google Hangouts is needed to play on Tabletop Zen.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4425611\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/425\/611\/c66ff51e3dc75137d50c1d1b053f6cc0_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441186489\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=1fbabdd547bdb4f915ac753d7dc68973\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those interested, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/r7vg724i97zehd1\/GloomhavenPrintNPlayKS.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea PDF Print-and-Play\u003c\/a\u003e of the first scenario is also available, along with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/8xykcvogw27y4hc\/Scenario1KS.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe accompanying pages from the scenario book\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4426386\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/386\/0b6e3fa4c9f3f0cd7420f0745481c606_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199560\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=003be05fc3fabb2965d1a4755f0ef9b0\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scenario available online is just the beginning, though. A scratch on the surface of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eGloomhaven is deep and expansive. It is a game of exploration and discovery; of branching story paths and decisions with real consequences. You always have a choice of which scenario to undertake next and which plot thread to unravel.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4421383\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/421\/383\/a2fa7d7ef447632cb47e3f88e2e7500d_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441134563\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=8b12dd67f877da2b0f5565532bfda6d3\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than that, though, there is plenty of content to support \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003emultiple game groups. If you want to play the game with someone new, you shouldn’t reset the game, but instead just \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epursue a different story line. Each party of adventurers will develop their own campaign, but everyone will interact with and expand upon \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ethe same world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGloom haven provides a persistent world of permanent choices without the restriction of only being able to play with the same people time and again. It does this by \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003efocusing on the stories of individual characters instead of an over-arching linear plot.\u003cdiv class=\"text-center clip mb5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"my-6\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"embedly-card\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4426390\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/390\/706599d8c7f964074e229b5ab6d48723_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199619\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=d551d087891966c4b163b6067d95c094\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4585670\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/585\/670\/6d71a65bfb3c38339a0816b805764284_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443474943\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=c13397c95afdb6459f1e3b8d2af3ea6f\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eNew classes will become available to play when players meet certain conditions in the game. If you want spoil yourself on the surprise, or you just really want to check out more amazing artwork, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cephalofair.com\/gloomhaven-spoilers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e to see what else you’ll be getting, or if you want to get a detailed look at the miniatures, you can check out all the original sculpts by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cephalofair.com\/gloomhaven-original-sculpts-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclicking here\u003c\/a\u003e (also full of spoilers).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Note that all depictions of miniatures are digitally modified pictures of the original physical sculpts.)\u003cdiv data-id=\"4426408\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/408\/7623f3b3837f7dd965ab7dae8be7056b_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199787\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=f3431123f9492dd6549bf0cc363aec68\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the proud tradition of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9oUiIP3uaSo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eslaying\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=avnKWxKnmLo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehelpless\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zdwerJ0yWiA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erats\u003c\/a\u003e, I have decided that to reward backers of the Gloomhaven project, I will graduate to a slightly more formidable - but equally prolific - foe: \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ethe animated skeleton.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4419530\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/419\/530\/a19c1a84a9bc685e776fe035e5607ee2_original.jpg?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441118661\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;s=bd295011d942a5cea4b779c6be1dc511\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor anyone who pledges \u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ea single dollar or more to the campaign, I will foray into a host of fantasy-themed games and slay a necromantic abomination in your name. This will be caught on camera, of course, for you to marvel at and cherish for years to come.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4426410\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/410\/b9d3f493eb51adbe3f3b8f8594eecb59_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199815\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=5502f0b6972b476d0cf426c459c9b517\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4409182\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/409\/182\/97c0f99c37fe60b3d520298f18fa1c28_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440985468\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=fb3bd532285649bf08660000c62c809f\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsaac is the driving force behind Cephalofair Games, which published its first game, Forge War, last April. Isaac also designed and developed the game. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsaac graduated last December with a physics PhD, but, with the success of Forge War, he is now designing and publishing games full time. It’s turned out pretty well for him so far.\u003cdiv data-id=\"4409187\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/409\/187\/ad6c87324f5c570d03581f05f3729508_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1440985515\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=fb2ef6bea864670e526c4f8beec4707d\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJosh McDowell started playing board games after his wife encouraged him to find an inexpensive hobby. The joke is on her, as that encouragement turned into an expansive collection and regular schedule of playing games with his friends. He turned to his graphic design prowess to offset the costs and is now completely engrossed in all things board games. He lives in Indiana with his wife and three young children, gamers in the making. \u003cdiv data-id=\"4424787\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/424\/787\/1797d8642f1fe21289bc6da16a612383_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441169540\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=e3906a111683a4c92187aa32dad81d34\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlexandr lives in Ukraine, Odessa and works as a freelancer and specializes in several styles: sci-fi, cyberpunk and fantasy. He’s looking for hard-core projects in the styles that he likes. Most of all he is proud of his artwork for cards in board games. He dreams to release his comics and develop the indie game with a small group of people In the future. \u003cdiv data-id=\"4424791\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/424\/791\/e57a5c92b9222420d6a9e9370573b943_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441169572\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=a5af002a6f8a8e0b86c63587998aaf3e\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Van Schaik has over 20 years experience as a professional miniature sculptor. He has worked as a freelance sculptor, in-house staff sculptor and on several exclusivity contracts for a range of companies including Megacon Games, Ninja Division, Soda Pop Miniatures, Ral Partha, WizKids, Wyrd, Games Workshop, Pulp City, Battlefront, Gale Force 9, Dust Tactics, Mantic, Reaper, and RAFM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe has also sculpted for toy companies outside of the gaming industry and produced figures for many licensed properties. \u003cdiv data-id=\"4426414\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/426\/414\/afc89f818ce43d2772596d26ecc71088_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441199846\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=ba76b53b7d343f60307adbfec6472873\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4585985\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/585\/985\/d839b3b2e65ed5aa559289d710390a49_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443478148\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=68ffb105e3e312a457f34ba08761aae5\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4585998\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/585\/998\/a1bc7fa6e5db3997c7fddd71970bb256_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1443478340\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=9261b239d9ed976513b3d71e256d1583\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4421954\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/421\/954\/bf05ccdc2cc5c64a3e6f96c995ba2d53_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441138801\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=06d5f091474ae7840ca0bf0f9c484918\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4421961\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/421\/961\/1616e9c6dbfa7f2dd69dd7480d4d265e_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441138830\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=8cd6296e1cd9b122570864c45cd00e7b\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4421966\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/421\/966\/d25b74f5e0f469d1c45a6d2300bc2429_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441138852\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=547f3a68817c5f9ed66eb546170ae3ba\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4421970\" data-caption=\"\" data-alt-text=\"\" class=\"template asset\" contenteditable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ksr-ugc.imgix.net\/assets\/004\/421\/970\/ea9c5c4e1aff5a3c60442f1a10820bfb_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0\u0026amp;w=680\u0026amp;fit=max\u0026amp;v=1441138945\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;gif-q=50\u0026amp;lossless=true\u0026amp;s=ba7eede074c51173e1e2119988124be3\" class=\"fit\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e --from the publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’re glad to back campaigns to bring you games like Gloomhaven: Core Game to buy online at TheGameSteward. We will use a hefty percentage of every dollar you spend on Gloomhaven: Core Game towards backing fantastic new games on Kickstarter! Just a reminder, if you have purchase questions on Gloomhaven: Core Game (Retail Edition) game, how to buy online at The Game Steward or just need game advice, please contact us at The Game Steward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cephalofair Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35430907912,"sku":"KS000217","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1915\/6645\/products\/gloomhaven-kickstarter-special-kickstarter-board-game-cephalofair-games-25679832187032.jpg?v=1632982906"},{"product_id":"gloomhaven-solo-scenarios-kickstarter-edition-board-game-expansion","title":"Gloomhaven: Solo Scenarios (Kickstarter Special)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"site-header__logo-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1618\/8849\/files\/Gamestewardlogo_WEB_RGB_20.png\" alt=\"The Game Steward\" itemprop=\"logo\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Avg Player Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e8.70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 to 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split00 --\u003e\u003cb\u003eContent Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Kickstarter Edition of Gloomhaven: Solo Scenarios Board Game Expansion. Please note: unless otherwise stated paid add ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split01 --\u003eA set of scenarios specifically designed for strategic solo play - scenarios that would highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each class and force players to really get under the hood and learn to play each class masterfully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis includes a 24-page scenario book of 17 all-new solo scenarios and a deck of 17 item cards - rewards for completing each of the missions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese scenarios are locked until the town has achieved prosperity level 3 and two characters have retired. Further, a character entering one of the scenarios must be at least level 5.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split01 --\u003e--from the publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’re glad to back campaigns to bring you games like Gloomhaven: Solo Scenarios Kickstarter Game to buy online at TheGameSteward. We will use a hefty percentage of every dollar you spend on Gloomhaven: Solo Scenarios towards backing fantastic new games on Kickstarter! Just a reminder, if you have purchase questions on Gloomhaven: Solo Scenarios (Kickstarter Special Edition) game, how to buy online at The Game Steward or just need game advice, please contact us at The Game Steward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cephalofair Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41147739504792,"sku":"KS800242A","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1915\/6645\/products\/gloomhaven-solo-scenarios-kickstarter-special-kickstarter-board-game-expansion-cephalofair-games-34726938083480.jpg?v=1634366017"},{"product_id":"gloomhaven-forgotten-circles-board-game-expansion","title":"Gloomhaven: Forgotten Circles (Retail Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"site-header__logo-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1618\/8849\/files\/Gamestewardlogo_WEB_RGB_20.png\" alt=\"The Game Steward\" itemprop=\"logo\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Avg Player Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e8.88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 to 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split00 --\u003e\u003cb\u003eContent Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Retail Edition of Gloomhaven: Forgotten Circles Board Game Expansion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split01 --\u003eGloomhaven: Forgotten Circles, the first expansion for Gloomhaven, features twenty new scenarios that take place after the events of the original Gloomhaven campaign and involve one new character class — the Aesther Diviner — and her attempts to prevent an approaching calamity. The accompanying scenario book breaks these scenarios up across multiple pages to create more dynamic and surprising encounters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe expansion also features seven new monster types (including three new bosses) and fourteen new items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split01 --\u003e--from the publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’re glad to back campaigns to bring you games like Gloomhaven: Forgotten Circles Retail Edition to buy online at TheGameSteward. We will use a hefty percentage of every dollar you spend on Gloomhaven: Forgotten Circles towards backing fantastic new games on Kickstarter! Just a reminder, if you have purchase questions on Gloomhaven: Forgotten Circles (Retail Edition) game, how to buy online at The Game Steward or just need game advice, please contact us at The Game Steward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cephalofair Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41148128526488,"sku":"KS800575A","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1915\/6645\/products\/gloomhaven-forgotten-circles-retail-board-game-expansion-cephalofair-games-34732932759704.jpg?v=1634375921"},{"product_id":"gloomhaven-jaws-of-the-lion-board-game","title":"Gloomhaven: Jaws of The Lion (Retail Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"site-header__logo-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1618\/8849\/files\/Gamestewardlogo_WEB_RGB_20.png\" alt=\"The Game Steward\" itemprop=\"logo\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Game Geek Avg Player Rating: \u003c\/b\u003e10.00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 to 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split00 --\u003e\u003cb\u003eContent Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Retail Edition of Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion Board Game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split01 --\u003eGloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone game that takes place before the events of Gloomhaven. The game includes four new characters — Valrath Red Guard (tank, crowd control), Inox Hatchet (ranged damage), Human Voidwarden (support, mind-control), and Quatryl Demolitionist (melee damage, obstacle manipulation) — that can also be used in the original Gloomhaven game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe game also includes 16 monster types (including seven new standard monsters and three new bosses) and a new campaign with 25 scenarios that invites the heroes to investigate a case of mysterious disappearances within the city. Is it the work of Vermlings, or is something far more sinister going on?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is aimed at a more casual audience to get people into the gameplay more quickly. All of the hard-to-organize cardboard map tiles have been removed, and instead players will play on the scenario book itself, which features new artwork unique to each scenario. The last barrier to entry — i.e., learning the game — has also been lowered through a simplified rule set and a five-scenario tutorial that will ease new players into the experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split01 --\u003e--from the publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’re glad to back campaigns to bring you games like Gloomhaven: Jaws of The Lion Retail Edition to buy online at TheGameSteward. We will use a hefty percentage of every dollar you spend on Gloomhaven: Jaws of The Lion towards backing fantastic new games on Kickstarter! 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