Gnome Hollow cover

Gnome Hollow

2024 · Pandasaurus Games

Solid · 100% positive · 1 verdict

The Game Makers cover

The Game Makers

2026 · Bézier Games

Loved · 100% positive · 2 verdicts

Pick Gnome Hollow if you want…

  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Hunting the right combination of cards or tiles
  • Shorter sessions (about 60 min vs 90)

Pick The Game Makers if you want…

  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)

Quick facts

Gnome HollowThe Game Makers
Players1–41–6
Play time30–60 min60–90 min
ComplexityMediumMedium
Best at4 players
Age10+15+
Year20242026

Common questions

Is The Game Makers better than Gnome Hollow?

Gnome Hollow sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; The Game Makers at 100% over 2. The community rates them about evenly, so it comes down to which experience fits your group.

Which plays faster, Gnome Hollow or The Game Makers?

Gnome Hollow runs up to about 60 minutes; The Game Makers up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, Gnome Hollow is the quicker table.