Esoteric Software Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven Helper
Gloomhaven Helper is a companion app for playing the Gloomhaven board game. It tracks initiative, monsters, and players so you can focus on playing the game rather than bookkeeping. Playing the game becomes faster, as does setup and tear down.
Gloomhaven Helper eliminates the need for the following Gloomhaven components:
• monster ability card decks
• monster stat sheets and sleeves
• the monster attack modifier deck
• monster damage tokens
• monster and player condition tokens
• the element infusion board, element discs, and round tracker
• player HP/XP dials
• character boards
Besides making setup easier, Gloomhaven Helper also improves play in many new ways:
• Devices running the app can be synchronized over the network so each player can view and change the game state from their own personal device.
• Rows are dragged to initiative order, making it clear who is next.
• Monster abilities report the numbers to use, reducing stat lookup (Range 3 instead of Range -1).
• When a monster is flying, the monster ability card shows the 'flying wings' icon for movement rather than the usual 'boot'.
• Monsters can be marked as 'summoned' so you know they should not drop a coin when they die.
• Monster stats are hidden until the monster appears.
• Tracking element infusions prevents forgeting to move the element down.
• Player current and max HP is easily visible to all players.
See the Gloomhaven Helper homepage for more information:
http://esotericsoftware.com/gloomhaven-helper
Gloomhaven Helper Online
Players must be careful, though, because over time they will permanently lose cards from their hands. If they take too long to clear a dungeon, they may end up exhausted and be forced to retreat. I’ve written a comprehensive series of blog posts about the inception and development of Gloomhaven. First time playing Gloomhaven ever! Trying out a party with the demo scenario. Also, there were visits by three cats (Ereshkigal, Mars, and Beesie) two of whom attacked the playing field.