
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,818
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Goblivion
- 1–2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018

2023
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Goblivion: Definitive Edition is a board game released in 2023 for 1–2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jean-François Gauthier and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Goblivion Definitive Edition is a stand alone version of Goblivion! This is our best version of this robust tower-defense card game with new mechanics, simplified iconography, upgraded visuals, less exceptions and more choices: 7 new bosses to defeat, 2 new kings to play, 9 new peasant types, 4 new enemies and their reward! A new way to play with a non-static market and a campaign mode. -Goblivion- A Robust Tower Defense Deck Building Game based on a castle siege. Solo or Coop, players team up to repel the attack of goblins and trolls. Your survival depends on your peasants training for combat. According to the cards that will be dealt to you, you will have to make heartbreaking choices and implement a long-term strategy or else, the Bosses will eat you raw! In Goblivion, you're always under pressure and every decision count. The game is about planning, strategy and tactical combat. It implies tough decisions, painful sacrifices and a dose of luck! —description from the designer
Goblivion: Definitive Edition supports 1–2 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 Goblivion: Definitive Edition is 30–60 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 Goblivion: Definitive Edition 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.
Goblivion: Definitive Edition has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Goblivion: Definitive Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Goblivion: Definitive Edition are: Jean-François Gauthier. 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 Goblivion: Definitive Edition 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.