Head to head
Gloomhaven vs Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Gloomhaven if you want…
- Dramatic moments that feel like a movie
- A story you build over the course of play
- Shorter sessions (about 115 min vs 180)
Pick Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory if you want…
- Reading the room and talking your way through
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- A longer, meatier session (about 180 min)
Quick facts
| Gloomhaven | Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 2–4 |
| Play time | 90–115 min | 90–180 min |
| Complexity | — | Heavy |
| Age | 12+ | 14+ |
| Year | — | 2023 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Gloomhaven or Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory?
Gloomhaven runs up to about 115 minutes; Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory up to about 180. For a weeknight slot, Gloomhaven is the quicker table.