Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone fantasy campaign board game set before the events of Gloomhaven. Investigate mysterious disappearances in the city through a 25-scenario campaign featuring four unique characters and 16 monster types.
Game highlights
- Standalone game: the original Gloomhaven game is not required.
- Campaign: 25 scenarios, including a five-scenario tutorial to ease new players into the experience.
- Characters: four new heroes with distinct roles, also usable in the original Gloomhaven.
- Monsters: 16 types, including seven new standard monsters and three new bosses.
- Scenario-book maps: play directly on illustrated scenario-book pages instead of assembling cardboard map tiles.
Meet the four characters
- Valrath Red Guard: tank and crowd control.
- Inox Hatchet: ranged damage.
- Human Voidwarden: support and mind control.
- Quatryl Demolitionist: melee damage and obstacle manipulation.
Who is Jaws of the Lion for?
Jaws of the Lion is designed as a more approachable entry into Gloomhaven's gameplay. Its simplified rules and five-scenario tutorial help newcomers learn gradually, while the campaign offers a fantasy adventure centred on mysterious disappearances in the city.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Gloomhaven to play Jaws of the Lion?
No. Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone game and takes place before the events of the original Gloomhaven.
How many scenarios are in Jaws of the Lion?
The campaign contains 25 scenarios and includes a five-scenario tutorial.
Can I use the characters in the original Gloomhaven?
Yes. The Valrath Red Guard, Inox Hatchet, Human Voidwarden and Quatryl Demolitionist can also be used in the original Gloomhaven game.
Does Jaws of the Lion use cardboard map tiles?
Instead of assembling cardboard map tiles, players use the scenario book itself, with artwork unique to each scenario.
Awards and recognition
- 2021 Kennerspiel des Jahres Recommended
- 2021 International Gamers Award Two-player Nominee
- 2020 Guldbrikken Best Expert Game Winner
- 2020 Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year Winner and Nominee
- 2020 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game Winner and Nominee
- 2020 Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee
- 2020 Golden Geek Best Cooperative Game Winner and Nominee
- 2020 Dragon Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Nominee