Head to head
Chronicles of Avel vs Gloomhaven
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Chronicles of Avel if you want…
- Dramatic moments that feel like a movie
- A story you build over the course of play
- Shorter sessions (about 90 min vs 115)
Pick Gloomhaven if you want…
- Dramatic moments that feel like a movie
- A story you build over the course of play
- A longer, meatier session (about 115 min)
Quick facts
| Chronicles of Avel | Gloomhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 60–90 min | 90–115 min |
| Complexity | Light | — |
| Age | 8+ | 12+ |
| Year | 2021 | — |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Chronicles of Avel or Gloomhaven?
Chronicles of Avel runs up to about 90 minutes; Gloomhaven up to about 115. For a weeknight slot, Chronicles of Avel is the quicker table.