The Brotherhood of the Red Cloth long made their home deep in the abandoned mines of the Black Mountains. But sickness came upon them as they delved too deep, and their minds have been twisted and their attention has shifted to creating wicked evils. Darkness now lives here and only a true hero can cure the madness that has consumed all... Are you that hero?
Tin Helm is the little brother to the hit solo dungeon crawler Iron Helm. Tin Helm shares some mechanics with it's older brother, but applies many new twists. Tin Helm also is quite small in size and makes the perfect dungeon-on-the-go game. It literally fits in a shirt pocket.
(1) In Tin Helm you can choose from 4 unique races and classes for a combination of 12 completely different adventurers!
(2) Tin Helm uses an all-new dungeon delving mechanic that is unlike anything you saw in Desolate or Iron Helm. Every dungeon will be a whole new experience.
(3) The path to victory in Tin Helm will require you to locate 3 shards. There are 5 unique ways to locate these shards, making every single game a fresh new adventure.
First you pick your race and then you flip the remaining cards to their class side and then you pick a class. In this way you have a total of 12 different combinations to choose from. Each race has a class they cannot be, as that class is on the backside of their card. Races set the base for your starting health, energy, and food, while also each having a unique special power. Your class adds a health and energy bonus, tells you how much damage you can deal in combat, and also shows you what starting trappings you will enter the dungeon with.
Working your way through the vile dungeon in Tin Helm is a tense and satisfying experience. You always have a choice and you always are given a bit of information, but you never truly know what lurks behind each door until you make the commitment to enter...
You may choose to resolve the top card in the dungeon deck by simply placing the card to the side and then flipping the next card in the deck to its reverse side. Here you will find the results of what is actually in the first room!
Or you may choose to skip the top card by flipping it to its reverse side and then drawing and placing the next card beside it face-up. The first card now gives you the results for what is in the second room! Sometimes this is risky, but what fun is a dungeon without a little risk...?
Component | Quantity | Photo |
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Mint Tin Deck | 1 deck of 1 cards | ![]() |
Mint Tin Deck | 1 deck of 1 cards | ![]() |
Mint Tin Deck | 1 deck of 1 cards | ![]() |
Mint Tin Deck | 1 deck of 1 cards | ![]() |
Mint Tin Deck | 1 deck of 1 cards | ![]() |
Mint Tin Deck | 1 deck of 1 cards | ![]() |
Mint Tin Deck | 1 deck of 1 cards | ![]() |
Mint Tin Deck | 1 deck of 1 cards | ![]() |
Mint Tin Deck | 1 deck of 1 cards | ![]() |
Mint Tin Deck | 1 deck of 1 cards | ![]() |
Average Rating | 122 reviews |
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Publish Date | October 18, 2021 |
Edition | First |
Department | Games |
Tags | dungeon crawler solo game |
More Info | Tin Helm web site |
This is a must have and just a wonderful experience! Tin Helm from Grey Gnome Games is innovative as well as just plain fun!!
Too much luck required it's ok
Another great title by Grey Gnomes Games. Everything is well designed from the rules to the artwork, flavor text, game play and all things in-between. I'm always looking forward to what Jason Glover d...
For a game that fits in your pocket and can be played multiple times during a lunch break, you couldn't ask for much more. It's simple and fun a high level of replayability and the art work is fantast...
Just good fun. Enjoyed the game play. A must have to play. Pick your character & try to survive.
Great fun. Not overly complicated. Great at creating tense moments that can pay off big. This game gave me the best first impression a game can give. I got to the last room on the last level and won b...
Its a nice quick game to play with a beer and some nice music. Not so epic and outcome is always s surprise as you do not control everything.
Definitely my favorite out of the three games I bought, easy to start and play, but challenging to keep you focused for the short time playing it. The design is lovely, and the tokens are very pretty ...
Another great 'tin' game from Jason Glover. These are probably some of the most entertaining games for the low price I have seen in a long while. Can't wait for more.
The game is alright, not as good as I thought it would be, though. It has a very high random factor with all the possible combinations of rooms you create, and then dice rolling will often times feel ...
I backed the Tin Serie on new year sale (first order) and I love this little Gem
I backed this with Tin Realm during the crowd sale and it has been a lot of fun. I love that this game fits in a tin. It is hard to find a negative. Just a great game!
Got this with Tin Realm Crowd Sale. Fantastic. Can't wait for the Gnome Pack with the promos!
Very engaging and enjoyable game with a surprising amount of replay value. I cannot this product highly enough.
It brings me back to my days playing D&D in the late 70s, early 80s.
A real treat for solo gamers! Packs a big punch in a little tin. Plus there are promos and expansions to hunt down if you’re the collector type
This game is perfect for the size. Simple to set up, play, and tear down, and it's fun to boot! I definitely recommend this for any dungeon crawl fan looking for a quick and simple to play challenge.
This game is a 10/10 for me. The art is amazing. The box is super compact. I bring it with me when I travel and play it quit. Jason knocked it out of the part with Tin Helm.
Pretty cool game. Lots of replayability. Novel design.
Played Iron helm first felt it was missing some balance, played this and it is a much better version of Iron Helm. Excited to see if Iron realm live up to this. So much in a small package. Decided n...
This is a great game. Compact and fun. Lots of expansion potential.
Small footprint plays on any table. Highly recommend for everyone.
Great game. The moments of extreme good/bad luck make it even better.
Fantastic design!
Awesome tiny game! Went in expecting something good, but it ending up being excellent. Perfect for shorter, not much space gaming.
Love this game. I bought it on a recommendation from a friend and it was worth every penny!
I've had more last minute surprise victories on this game than any other. Actually dreamed about playing this game... i lost. :) I would say it is a perfect experience but I don't want to jinx us get...
El juego está genial, es muy divertido. Lo recomiendo al 100%
I like the objective being finding 3 shards instead of a boss battle as it makes your decisions more interesting than just leveling up as much as possible before a final fight. Instead you’re figuring...
Of the tin series, Tin Helm is my favorite, and a great place to start
I guess I'll add my thoughts to this pile of reviews... I'm wild about the game's simple mechanics that then require complex decision-making. I'm also impressed with the way the small package can brin...
Great game, love it!
Over the years, I’ve become a major fan of solo games, and Jason Glover’s creations have definitely moved waaaay up on my Favorites List and have all had the knack of scratching whatever itch I’m feel...
Really like this game. Simple and fun.
The art work! It takes me back, gives the game a special feel. Absolutely love the art work on this on this game. I have a blast playing this game, half the time I’m destroyed but it does not bother m...
My first Tin Game. Quite fun. Got a few plays in, but I'll keep trying for that win.
I have all the releases and add-ons for this wonderful little dungeon crawler. Superb graphics and gameplay. Get this before it is no longer available.
Grey Gnome Games somehow shoved an incredibly exciting and fun game into a mint tin! These are some crafty gnomes, I'll tell you what. It's simple to learn and incredibly fun! You can watch a play ...
Dungeon delve that fits in your pocket! Grey Gnome is a master of packing a fantastic gaming experience into a tiny tin. I’ve played this many times and each play through is unique. Highly recommend.
It's a very enjoyable game. You feel like it shouldn't be so great, because of how little is there, a few cards, dice and tokens, in a little tin box. But the mechanics are so simple and elegant, an...
I love this game. I also own Iron Helm, and that game is incredible. It's got more variety and of course the visuals are stunning, perfect mix of old school art and the video game dungeon crawl feel. ...
The game is great and its compact size is perfect for traveling. I do wish some of the obvious spelling mistakes were corrected. Other than that, wonderful game and I’m happy to have it in my collecti...
Tin Helm is a great solo-player game. Tin Helm has a lot of replay value with experimenting character builds, the promo cards in Grey Gnome Games Gate also help as they add 3 new character cards and t...
Honestly, this game is special The rules, set up, and playtime are quick and easy to remember, so any time I want to play it, I can just go for it, and losing--even on a dice roll or shuffle--doesn...
This game is gorgeous and very fun. I love how compact it is and how it scratches the RPG itch.
Nice small footprint, enjoyable game.
My favorite solo game, even better than Iron Helm.
love the theme and mechanism best push-your-luck based game I have
An excellent little dungeon crawler that plays quick and keeps you moving. Good fun!
Tin Helm has quickly been come one of my favorite solo games. I leave it sitting right out on my desk so I can play a quick game whenever I want. Ticks all the boxes for me. Fantastic job, Jason an...
A phenomenal distillation of what makes Iron Helm so fun. If you just want a super quick dungeon dive (we're talking under 20 minutes), but still feel like you're making meaningful tactical decisions,...
I absolutely love this game. Jason is a master at creating deep and engaging games with minimal components. He took the guts of the epic Iron Helm and condensed them down to a solid core but with a fe...
I'm really impressed by this game. I can't understand how Jason Glover managed to fit such a satisfiyng and rich gaming experience in a small tin. Really, its mindblowing. A solid 9/10 for me. A sm...
Great Buy
So much fun packed inside this little tin, absolutely adore it!
There is so much adventure packed into this small tin. I've played 10+ games now and haven't gotten tired of it. The artwork feels like a tribute to 70s dungeon art and it really catches your eye. The...
This is the perfect portable dungeon crawler that scratches the itch. You can't pack anything more into this tin and you get your money's worth!
Discovered this game through Dungeon Dive, and I love it! I was attracted by it's compactness, but I stayed for the gameplay! This is my -to whenever I go out somewhere.
Super challenging and fun, highly replay-able. The artwork is amazing as well — and it's all in a tiny box.
This is the solo delve in a pocket that Ive been looking for. The game play is not puzzly like other pocket dives but rarher dice + equipment vs Monster. The dungeon rooms are indeed very cleverly p...
He has done it yet again. Tin helm....AMAZING!!! during my first play, i played the combat wrong and just flew through and won on the second level.... well i went back and read the rules more carefull...
Another great game from Jason Glover. It plays similarly to Iron Helm and Desolate (which are also created by Jason Glover), but it's a bit lighter game (and still is a fantastic game). If you like ...
Really nice travel sized game for playing alone when you're waiting for... whatever you're waiting for. After a few playthroughs I could have wished for more dungeon cards and more varied foes. Perhap...
Have played this game several times and I love it. It's a lighter and cheaper version of Iron Helm. I love that it is a small footprint and is quick to set up and play. Definitely staying in my col...
Absolutely love this game. Easy to learn, goes everywhere with me. Quick game to get out when I’m short on time. Highly recommend
Great little game in a tiny package.
The luck, the randomness, the objective and the required time to complete makes it really intense at times. Makes for a great dungeon experience on the go!
Very fun and well made little dungeon crawler! It's crazy how much game the designer managed to fit in this mint tin!
Easy to set on the table, short game time and portable so can be easily played almost everywhere, very fun, dungeon crawler when you have 30 min to spent an adventure.
I love Tin Helm! Great replayability and stunning artwork! It’s the perfect blend of nail-biting-ness + portability.
I purchased Tin Helm during the Crowd Sale event. What a fun and challenging game from Jason. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of components that fit within the mint tin box. Easy to learn and...
Great game, super efficient with components, makes for a wonderful small box solo game to slip into a pocket or bag.
I saw someone mention this on Reddit and when I saw the artwork I had to check it out. I love how compact it is, I even packed it on my last camping trip so play. It's a fantastic game with easy to le...
Got this on the crowd sale. I was looking for a shorter version of Iron Helm I could play on my lunch hour. Very pleased!
Fun way to kill time during lunch, or really whenever you have about a square foot of space.
played it a few times now and always fun no matter what. very nice components.
It is the small brother of Iron Helm, faster easy and funny. I love it
Fun, quick, and easy to reset and play again.
Solid experience. Sometimes, it really came down to a series of binary choices regarding which cards to go for, but the experience of chucking dice, managing a tight inventory, and generally rolling...
Not a game you win a lot, but that what makes it fun. Always challenging!
To a certain extent, Tin Helm is even crunchier than his big brother, giving a compelling gaming experience in a very compact time.
Disappointed. Many spelling mistakes. Although great portable size does not offer much compared to their other games e.g. The Gate etc. Gave Tin Helm away.
Great tin game. Such a good game for such a tiny tin doesn’t take up a huge amount of table space. You get to make some good decisions along your journey. I can see this being a one that hits the tabl...
I too backed this as a crowd sale event, and I was thrilled to discover that it delivered the promised game experience. It's not just a tiny tin with a few rules - it's a complex and ever evolving gam...
Love it!
Backed during the earlier crowd sale. It's such a fantastic little game. It's quick setup and play time makes for frequent game sessions.
Of Jason Glover's Solo games, this one might be the most dumb fun I've had despite losing more than half of my playthroughs. While the theme of Desolate, the modular gameplay of Iron Helm are great, a...
I wanted to wait until I got at least 3 or so full games in before leaving a review...I have almost 20. Needless to say, I am very impressed with this little game. It is deceptively deep and rests ne...
I had purchased the Print and Play versions of Plague and Desolate and enjoyed them quite a bit, so I had an idea that this might be fun. It is all that and more. There are a couple of typos, but oth...
Backed during the crowd funding but would gladly pay full price. Both my 9yo and I really enjoy this game. For us, there is a great balance of luck (to keep it feeling overly solvable) and decisions (...
I backed this game during the Crowd Sale after purchasing Gate earlier this year, and I am so glad I did! Tin Helm is a devious puzzle with an impressive amount of variety for such a tiny box, which i...