Quick answer
Play Gloomhaven solo by controlling two mercenaries yourself and using the official Solo Scenarios booklet for balanced, GM-less adventures.
Why the official Solo Scenarios matter
The Gloomhaven Solo Scenarios booklet adjusts enemy AI and scenario objectives so the game remains challenging and fair with one player. Without it, you risk unbalanced encounters or needing to house-rule every quest.
Using the included removable sticker set helps you track progress without permanently marking the game components—useful if you later play with a group.
How to set up and play Gloomhaven solo
- Choose your two mercenaries: Pick two different character classes from the Gloomhaven starting six. You will control both, so avoid classes with complex summon or ally mechanics on your first solo run. Common mistake: picking two melee-only classes leaves you without ranged support. Balance a tank with a damage dealer.
- Set up a scenario from the Solo Scenarios booklet: Open the Solo Scenarios booklet and select the first scenario. Follow its map layout and monster placement—do not use the regular scenario book, as solo scenarios have unique objective cards and enemy behavior rules. Checkpoint: confirm you are using the solo-specific objective card, not the standard one.
- Play both hands with open information: Reveal both mercenaries' ability cards face-up on the table. Unlike a group game, you know everyone's plans, so coordinate actions without hidden information. Common mistake: trying to play with hidden hands as in multiplayer. Solo play is designed for full information—use it to plan efficient turns.
- Manage monster AI using the solo rules: Monsters act according to the solo AI deck included in the booklet. They focus on the nearest mercenary and do not use complex targeting rules. Draw their action card each round and move them accordingly. Checkpoint: if a monster has multiple possible targets, the solo rules say it attacks the one with the lowest initiative—not the one you control last.
- Track campaign progress with the removable stickers: Use the Removable Sticker Set to mark completed scenarios, unlocked items, and global achievements on the campaign map. When you finish, peel them off to reset the board for a new campaign or group play. Common mistake: pressing stickers too firmly onto the glossy map board can leave residue. Gently place them and avoid repositioning more than once.
Product facts
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Gloomhaven: The Complete Bundle: The Gloomhaven: The Complete Bundle includes the Gloomhaven Solo Scenarios booklet, Gloomhaven Solo Scenarios, and a Removable Sticker Set. You get everything needed for solo play in one box, plus the stickers let you reset the campaign for group sessions later.
Gloomhaven: The Complete Bundle
