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Gloom (2005)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
60 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.3/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 13+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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Gloom board game box cover

About Gloom

Use transparent cards to tell tragic tales of misery and misfortune.

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Card GameHorrorHumor

Mechanics: Hand Management, Layering, Lose a Turn, Storytelling, Take That · Designer: Keith Baker

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Gloom FAQ

How many players is Gloom?
Gloom plays with 2–4 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Gloom take to play?
A game of Gloom takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Gloom any good?
Gloom rates 6.3/10 from 13,816 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / horror game built around hand management, layering, lose a turn.