(Part 2) Top products from r/Gloomhaven

This is my setup. Setup/Teardown of each play session isn't troublesome anymore.

-2 Counter Trays. I can store most of the enemy standees and some of the random tokens like treasure chests and traps.

-Plano 23620-01. This is where I store all of the tokens like XP, Damage, Conditions, etc. This is also where the rest of the big enemy standees go (except the huge dragon). I can also fit random tokens like Doors, Bookshelves/Coffins, etc.

-Smead Expanding File. This is where I organize all the tile/map pieces. Everything fits comfortably except the "T" pieces.

-Avery Binder and BCW Pocket Pages. This binder acts like the Item Shop and can easily be opened to show available items. I even covered locked items with construction paper to be "unlocked" when Prosperity reaches a certain level.

-Ultra Pro Deck Boxes. I store everyone's Class cards here. The bottom compartment holds the Class/HP/XP tokens, Items purchased, and Attack Modifier Deck.

-Construction Paper. As a solution to organize/retrieve the needed enemy Stats Cards and Enemy Ability Decks, I created a sleeve out of construction paper for the Stat Card, leaving enough room to fit the respective Ability Deck as well. I sleeve most of the cards, so I put all 8 ability cards into a "City/Event sleeve", then throw it into the Stat Card sleeve I just made. Hope that made sense.

Totally agree mate. I’ve only had a handful of sessions but already been finding that digging out bags of monsters and tokens slows things down considerably! Thanks for the comment too.

1. Snopake 15174 Eligo 13 Part Desk Storage Expander A4 Landscape Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012334Z2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aQxZBbNX6N9P9 Here is an example of what I mean. Just make sure to buy an accordion style one and not one that splays open from the bottom as It just won’t be large enough to hold everything.
   
   
2. Exactly correct. Archers have one envelope, guards another, bosses another. Just sort the monsters out by their decks.
   
   
3. I used probably around 2x a3 sheets. I recycled all of mine as tonnes of the stuff is wasted at my work. Check on trade websites too mate, I think amazon will be expensive for that sort of stuff. The foamboard architects use to make their models is exactly what you want. Mine was also 3mm thickness although the link I provided in another comment used 5mm thickness (I just accounted for the 2mm difference in my measurements). I actually think balsa wood would be perfect mate. It’s nice and light too although it may well cost a lot.
   
   Hope this helps and if there is anything else I can answer then please ask!

I just went with these sleeves from Amazon for the mini Euro cards. For that price I figured they'd be worth trying. They fit pretty snug but overall a great buy.

For standard cards I plan on sleeving everything as I play. I was going to only sleeve character cards as I played them and then like 100 for city/road cards in play but didn't want to bother with taking cards out of sleeves. I think you need 470770 for standard size (check BGG for sleeving guide) but I bought 1k earlier this year for Gloomhaven and Arkham Horror LCG

A friend of mine has the Broken Token organizer, which is really nice. I didn't want to spend so much, so I went with a Plano solution. His setup is definitely faster than mine, but mine's not too bad. I also save a lot of time by using an accordion filer for the map pieces (I used https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186K7ASK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 but it's nothing special). The last thing that I've done to save time (and probably the most impactful) is use https://ninjalooter.de/gloomhaven for tracking the world and party state, and https://www.gloomhavenguild.com for tracking monster bits during combat.

After seeing the various customizations out there I decided to take a shot at my own. I'm not a crafty sort (as you can probably tell) but I am pretty happy with the outcome.

This setup lets you see enemy number, HP, and status without having to look at a computer screen or sleeves. How to do it...

1. Stands from SpielPro, though frankly the existing ones probably work fine.
   UPDATE: Don't buy them- the yellows are defective and you can't easily insert your standees without scuffing them.
   
   
2. A labeler. I used this to print and attach the extra numbers in the middle.
   
   
3. Some mounting putty. Never used putty before but this seemed to work fine. You don't need much- if you look at the far right stand, that is plenty.
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQMFEC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   
4. Small dice. Any color or whatever will do. I used these.
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MDU77YW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   Even if you aren't very crafty this is pretty easy to do and it makes updating combat results a breeze. Just rotate the dice and attach status as needed. I'm always looking to optimize, so if you can think of any further improvements, let me know!
   
   

Sounds like you already bought coins that you like, but I figure I'll just make a quick plug for the ones I got and really like: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CICTZS/

Looking at the other options in this thread, I guess these are a little on the pricier side at $10 for 30 coins. I like them because I think they fit the "rough n tumble" theme of Gloomhaven!

I'm in the same boat, but after a lot of research I have decided to create my own one box storage solution. Looking on etsy and amazon gave me more ideas and eventually led me to purchase more "essential" stuff for the game, therefore making all those storage solutions inadequate if I want everything to fit into the base box.

"Essential" stuff:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/654404997/gloomhaven-monster-deck-holder?ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/654404997/gloomhaven-monster-deck-holder?ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1

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https://www.thebrokentoken.com/gloomhaven-tuck-boxes

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018OM5MGC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q5Z3WE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Since no one has actually answered your question, I used grey Rust-Oleum primer for my Gloomhaven minis (Amazon link).

Now, I'm not 100% sure if this is the exact same one that I use, but it looks awfully similar. All I know is that it goes on smooth, doesn't obscure tiny details (as long as you don't heavily spray a single area), and dries nicely. I also have a white can of Rust-Oleum primer, but I'm not too impressed with that one. I'm thinking about giving the white Tamiya primer a try. Maybe that'll be better.

I tape the bottom of my figures to a paint stirring stick and then spray the primer on to them in quick, short bursts, spraying about 6 inches away from them and moving in a lateral sweep. Turn and rotate the stirring stick so that you hit all angles on the mini. Once finished, set aside in a dry room for at least 24 hours before you begin painting.

I'll second what u/mhledwards recommends above - except I already had some standard card sleeves ahead of time, so I went with this smaller order of the Dephia sleeves for the minis. They're great, (nice and grippy), and I'll definitely be purchasing more for future games.

Yeah. The game is a beast. The game's main appeal is also a big part of its annoyance. Every time you play you'll be embarking on a new dungeon with different features & different monsters who have different abilities. With that amount of variability, also comes the need to organize and set up new content every time you play. When I play with my groups, I ALWAYS determine our scenario path beforehand, and get everything set up and ready before people arrive. I have also bought a couple Plano organization boxes, An expanding file for the map tiles, CD sleeves for the monster cards, and small dice to replace the monster damage counters. That all helps speed up setup & play a bit, but it's not necessary.

What type of rules do you have questions about?

I highly recommend using the New Player content that's out there, such as the First Game Setup Guide and doing a search on /r/Gloomhaven to read a couple threads of frequently missed rules.

Ultra Pro. Like $1.50 per 100 and fit ability cards great. Not too sticky either, but still make mashing cards together for shuffling easy. They are a tad bit taller than the cards if that will bother you at all, but there's not really any downside other than aesthetics.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CV859XC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518698707&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ultra+pro+card+sleeves&dpPl=1&dpID=51sxJI89fXL&ref=plSrch

I've got myself these things:

• Basic Set of Brushes: https://www.amazon.de/professionelle-hochwertige-Miniatur-Fr%C3%BChling-Aquarell/dp/B074M44VZ6/ref=sr_1_8?__mk_nl_NL=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=PAINT+BRUSH&qid=1566889916&s=gateway&sr=8-8
  
• Citadel Spray - Wraithbone (to basecoat them). https://www.amazon.de/Citadel-Spray-Wraithbone/dp/B07T5RYSQZ?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_1707084031
  
• Basilicanum Grey Contrast Paint.
  
  Basically I first spray the mini's with the base coat and then apply the contrast paint to them. It pops out the details very well. I don't paint them with other colors. My hands are not steady enough and I just want something else than the boring grey mini's on my table.
  
  It works for me, and I'm happy with it.

I also did this and its a huge time saver.

I used something like this - https://www.amazon.com/Chessex-Opaque-Black-Dice-Block/dp/B0011WOEQ2/ref=sr_1_5?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1526916861&sr=1-5&keywords=Small+dice

You need one that expands at the bottom as well as the top
e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Economy-Expanding-Pockets-Foolscap/dp/B000I5ZKTI

I think you could use some of these to store your sleeved cards in. These are used with sports cards and trading cards to store multiple sleeved cards at once. Hopefully this is a solution you are looking for.

I'd recommend avoiding baggies as they are hard to tell apart even when all your bits are organized.

I'd go for boxes like these: Craft Organizer or Craft Cabinet

One of these for each class: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002TT3B6

And then another 4 in different colors for each player. Store your unlocked abilities/perks in your player box, locked ones stay in the class box. You can even fit your mini box in these. Except Two-Minis, of course.

Check your local game stores, or even Walmart, first, as it will probably be a lot cheaper there.

You also print your own! BoardGameGeek has all the files uploaded and you can print them on removable sticker paper (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00007LVEU/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Works for me well

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2865645

Here's the modifier deck holders I printed off, and they're incredibly useful. I have just printed 3 so far, but will have 5 eventually.

I also purchased a craft cabinet at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003P2UOCO , which removes the need for most of the organizer. It even has room for most of the 3d printed stuff I've made so far.

Yup!

Although the same seller has a 20-pack (instead of the 25-pack that you listed) for a few bucks less. This is exactly what I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTYD2BI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-Display-Imperial-Assault-American/dp/B01CTYD2BI?ref_=mw_olp_product_details

D6 is fine early, but you rapidly get into guys that have 10+ hp. D10s or D12s would probably work for all but the toughest guys.

https://www.amazon.com/Bag-Opaque-D10-Chessex-29410/dp/B001FLR60A

I ordered the mayday mini sleeves for my game and now I'm worried about it.

These are the sleeves I ordered:

Full Size & Mini

Should I just go ahead and return them all? Do you have any recommendations for sleeves?

We do the same thing and use these red dice for normal monsters:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011WMAFO

And then a set of yellow ones for elite monster and spin them down from max as they take damage so we can quickly at a glace of the card tell what the health is at And what shield level they have with out looking back and fourth at the standee and the card.

Another small tip that i have found helpful is when we setup monsters i put a coin under the dice. this helps me remember to put it on the board when they die.
When a monster is summoned I don't put a coin on the mat then I don't have remember later that they don't drop a coin.