- BGG rating
- 7.9
Galdor's Grip: 6-Card Knowtional Expansion
- 1 player
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,836
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Galdor's Grip
2022
Rules assistance for Galdor's Grip
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 30–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Galdor's Grip
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Galdor's Grip is a board game released in 2022 for 1 player, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gregg Jewell and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Move Through Deck.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Galdor's Grip: 6-Card Knowmadic Expansion
- 1 player
- 30–45 min
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Galdor's Grip: 6-Card Knowtorious Expansion
- 1 player
- 30–45 min
- 2023
About the game
A demented telepath has invaded your mind with intentions of releasing an ancient evil you locked away in your psyche long ago. Visit your most potent reminiscences and utilize their abilities to reorient your mind to your advantage. Channel enough power from surrounding manifestations to permanently trap the intruder within an illusory prison while evading any mental threats capable of stopping you. Galdor's Grip is a solo fantasy card game played entirely in your hands. Cycle through the deck, utilizing player actions and card abilities to strategically manipulate the order and orientation of the cards. Complete scoring objectives to earn enough points (⭐) required to win the game, while avoiding any situations that result in a loss. —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
Galdor's Grip supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Galdor's Grip is 30–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Galdor's Grip for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Galdor's Grip has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Galdor's Grip belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Move Through Deck. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Galdor's Grip are: Gregg Jewell. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Galdor's Grip as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.