Cephalofair Games, the innovative minds behind the record-breaking board games Gloomhaven and Frosthaven, have announced their latest venture – Gloomhaven: The Role-Playing Game!

A New Spin on a Beloved Universe

Cephalofair Games has always been known for their commitment to creating immersive, high strategy worlds. Their latest project is no exception. They’re taking the beloved Gloomhaven universe and transforming it into a full-fledged role-playing game. This isn’t just a board game with a Game Master (GM) – it’s a whole new way to experience Gloomhaven.

Rewarding Player Savvy

One of the things that sets Gloomhaven apart is its focus on minimizing randomness and rewarding player savvy. This philosophy will continue in the Role-Playing Game. Unlike many RPG systems that rely heavily on dice rolls and set character builds, Gloomhaven: The Role Playing Game promises to continue rewarding strategic play.

A World of Possibilities

The game will provide the tools and the lore to create your own stories in the Gloomhaven world. The playing field is being opened up to allow for any class and ancestry combination, offering a truly unique ability set. This means you can be an Inox Spellweaver, an Orchid Cragheart, or anything else you can imagine.

Cross-Compatibility and Accessibility

The Gloomhaven Role Playing Game is being designed to be cross-compatible with all of Cephalofair’s previous board game releases. This means that each big-box campaign board game you’ve invested in can function as a sort of Gloom Master tool kit. But don’t worry if you don’t own any of their past titles. You can just pick up the core Gloomhaven: RPG sourcebook and its accompanying card set and play.

A Stellar Team

Cephalofair has also recruited BJ Hensley to their team as their Director of Art and Graphic Design and the RPGs Creative Director. With her 15+ years of experience in the RPG industry, she’s sure to bring a lot of expertise to the table.

Looking Ahead

Gloomhaven: The Role Playing Game is set to launch on Backerkit’s new crowdfunding platform in June of 2023, alongside hundreds of miniatures for use across their various products.

This announcement is a game-changer. Gloomhaven has already made a significant impact on the board game community, and it’s thrilling to see it branching out into the TTRPG space. The focus on minimizing randomness and rewarding player strategy is a refreshing approach that’s sure to appeal to many TTRPG enthusiasts.

The possibility of any class and ancestry combination opens up a world of creativity for players, and the cross-compatibility with previous Gloomhaven games is a thoughtful touch that respects the investments of longtime fans.

With the experienced BJ Hensley at the helm of art and design, we can expect a visually stunning and well-crafted game. I, for one, can’t wait to see what stories we’ll be able to tell in this expanded Gloomhaven universe.

As always, remember to have fun and roll some dice!