Product Information
The world of Gloom is a dismal and forsaken place. The sky's always gray, the tea's always cold, and there's a new disaster around every corner. Debt, illness, heartbreak, and packs of ravenous flesh - eating mice! Just when things seem bad, they get worse. But some believe that after - life rewards are based on life's misery. So, there might be hope, if not in this world, then in the peace beyond. In the Gloom card game, you take charge of an oddball family's fate. The goal is straightforward yet bleak: make your characters endure the worst tragedies before they pass on to well - earned rest. Play events like 'Pursued by Poodles' or 'Mocked by Midgets' on your own characters to lower their Self - Worth scores. Meanwhile, try to boost your opponents' characters with happy events like marriages to add positive points. The player with the lowest total Family Value wins. Gloom features an innovative design by RPG author Keith Baker, printed on transparent plastic cards. You can stack multiple modifier cards on a single character card. Thanks to the transparency, you can easily tell a character's worth, no matter how many modifiers are on it. You have to see this game to believe it! BL5
To play Gloom, first, gather your friends and deal out the character cards to each player. Each player then takes control of their family's characters. The main idea is to make your own characters suffer as much as possible. You do this by playing cards that represent bad events on your characters, which will lower their Self - Worth scores. At the same time, look for opportunities to play happy event cards on your opponents' characters to increase their scores. Keep an eye on the total Family Value, which is the sum of all your characters' worth. The player with the lowest total Family Value at the end of the game wins. When handling the cards, be gentle as they are made of plastic. Try to keep them away from sharp objects to avoid scratches. Also, store them in a dry place to prevent warping. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Have fun playing this unique and dark card game!
