Harrow County: The Game of Gothic Conflict
- Players
- 1-3
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.7 / 5
- Year
- 2024
About the game
Based on the acclaimed horror comic, Harrow County: The Game of Gothic Conflict is an asymmetric battle between the Protectors trying to save Harrow County's townsfolk and Hester's vengeful family trying to destroy it, with a hidden third faction led by Emmy's twin sister Kammi lurking in the wings. Players activate mason jars to move undead haints across a hex-based board, resolving combat with a unique built-in cube tower. A possible fourth player can even take on the buried witch Hester herself, infecting haints through the game's roots mechanic. It's a thematic, tactical game of territory control and elimination steeped in gothic horror atmosphere.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editors are drawn to the novel cube-tower combat built right into the box, and the way the asymmetric factions - including the option to play the dead witch herself - create very different play experiences each game. It's a heavier, atmospheric horror title for groups who enjoy asymmetric conflict games with real thematic bite.
What we like
- Unique built-in cube tower delivers innovative, tactile combat resolution.
- Strong asymmetric faction design, including a rare fourth 'dead witch' role.
- Rich gothic horror atmosphere drawn from the acclaimed comic source.
- Territory control and network-building add real tactical depth.
Keep in mind
- 90-minute playtime and C-grade commitment make it a bigger ask for casual groups.
- Asymmetric factions mean some rules overhead learning each side.
- Niche horror-comic license may be less familiar to general audiences.
Who it's for
Best for horror and thematic-game fans aged 12+ who enjoy asymmetric conflict and territory control in groups of 2-3.
