Gathering Gloom

Friends and Communities with Gathering Gloom

Description

Gathering Gloom is a thrilling cooperative board game where you and up to three friends take on the roles of monsters, including a Witch, a Mad Scientist, a Vampire, a Werewolf, a Zombie, or a Ghost, working together to resolve a series of crises at your mansion and businesses. Each character has unique special abilities and vulnerabilities, which you'll need to utilize effectively to overcome the challenges that come your way. With the help of resources from your Misdeed cards and villagers you've beguiled into minions, you'll navigate the board, visiting locations in the village and your family's properties, taking actions to mitigate the gloom that's gathering and the fear that's growing among the villagers. As you play, you'll roll dice to determine events, move around the board, and perform actions to resolve crises, all while keeping an eye on the gloom level and the villagers' fear of you. If the gloom reaches 50 or more, or if the fear of any player reaches 12 or more, you'll lose the game. With a playtime of 60 to 120 minutes, Gathering Gloom is a game that requires strategy, teamwork, and a bit of luck. While the rules may take some time to learn, the game's complexity is part of its charm, offering a rich and immersive experience for players who enjoy adventure and horror themes. Published in 2023, Gathering Gloom is a base game designed by Harvey Cornell, Carlie Cornell, and Carlie Cornell, offering a unique blend of cooperative gameplay, deck construction, and variable player powers that will keep you coming back for more.