
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,859
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Gloom in Space
- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Gloom: Bookmark of Death
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Gloom: Bookmark of Death is an expansion for Gloom released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Storytelling.
The playable bookmark "Bookmark of Death" was part of the "Gloom: Digital Edition" kickstarter project. Description from the kickstarter: Sour friendships and turn the tables with the playable bookmark, usable in a game of physical Gloom. Bookmark Text: Front: During your turn, you may perform wither of the following actions as a free play. Take one Untimely death card from the discard pile and add it to your hand. Or... Discard any number of Untimely Death cards from your hand. Back: After using the Bookmark of Death, pass it to the player on your left. Each player may only use the Bookmark of Death once per game. At the end of the game, it is returned to its original owner.
Gloom: Bookmark of Death supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Gloom: Bookmark of Death is 60 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 Gloom: Bookmark of Death for ages 13 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.
Gloom: Bookmark of Death belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Storytelling. 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 catalogue lists Gloom: Bookmark of Death as an expansion for Gloom. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Gloom to use it. Check that your edition of Gloom is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.