Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion

About

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone game that takes place before the events of Gloomhaven. The game includes four new characters — Valrath Red Guard (tank, crowd control), Inox Hatchet (ranged damage), Human Voidwarden (support, mind control), and Quatryl Demolitionist (melee damage, obstacle manipulation) — that can also be used in the original Gloomhaven game. The game also includes 16 monster types (including seven new standard monsters and three new bosses) and a new campaign with 25 scenarios that invites the heroes to investigate a case of mysterious disappearances within the city. Is it the work of Vermlings, or is something far more sinister going on? Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is aimed at a more casual audience to get people into the gameplay more quickly. All of the hard-to-organize cardboard map tiles have been removed, and instead players will play on the scenario book itself, which features new artwork unique to each scenario. The last barrier to entry — i.e., learning the game — has also been lowered through a simplified rule set and a five-scenario tutorial that will ease new players into the experience.

Where to buy

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Expansions (8)

Gloomhaven: Envelope X Reward

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion – Removable Sticker Set and Map

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion – Roguish Individuals (Promo Scenario)

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion – The Founders of the Lost Cabal (Promo Scenario)

Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Anaphi, Fallen Lion

Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Cassandra, Forgotten Diviner

Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Hail, Irritable Enchanter

Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Satha, Mayor of Frosthaven

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