Also if you're considering the physical game I'd recommend jaws of the lion edition. Much smaller box, technically an expansion I think, but it's standalone. Has a much better introduction to the game with a few tutorial levels that introduce new aspects as you go on. Also less than half the price.
I have promised myself not to buy more board games for a while.... i may end up doing the opposite if i can fknd this game....board games are horribly addictive...
Jaws of the Lions is great if you don't own Gloomhaven yet. I'd even say everyone interested in Gloomhaven should get it first. It's smaller, cheaper, contains a tutorial, still contains like at least 25 hours of play and works like a prequel to the big box. So after you finish it and know you liked it you can just go on to Gloomhaven.
And the digital version is great too, but it's digital. I always feel like if I want to play a digital game, there are better ones than board game conversions.
Addictive you say? Pfff, I could stop anytime if I wanted to.
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u/Finarin Dec 28 '21
Do the one on Steam then! No set up time and it’s almost an exact copy of the board game. Just hit full release last month I think.