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Designed by Isaac Childres
Published by Cephalofair Games, Albi + 12 more
Players
1-4
Community Snapshot
Rated 8.1 by the community, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion brings co-op to 2 players in about 30–120 min.
How It Plays
Action Queue
You plan a sequence of actions in advance, then they play out in order — think ahead or get left behind.
Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Special cards trigger events and drive the action forward — each card played can shift the whole narrative.
Communication Limits
You can't just say whatever you want to your teammates — the game limits what you can share, which makes every hint count.
Cooperative Game
Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!
Grid Movement
Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.
Hand Management
You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.
Hexagon Grid
The board uses hexagons instead of squares — this gives you more directions to move and think about.
Line of Sight
Your units can only interact with what they can directly see on the board — positioning matters a lot.
Multi-Use Cards
About This Game
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.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
Expansions & Related
3 Expansions
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Play Time
30-120 min
Complexity
3.6 / 5
Rating
8.4
Year
2020
Each card can be used in multiple ways — deciding how to play it is a juicy strategic choice.
Once-Per-Game Abilities
You have a powerful ability you can use just once — choosing the perfect moment to unleash it is super satisfying.
Player Elimination
Players can be knocked out before the game ends — play carefully or you might be watching from the sidelines.
Role Playing
You take on a character with unique abilities and make choices as them — step into someone else's shoes!
Simultaneous Action Selection
Everyone chooses their action at the same time and reveals together — no waiting around, and plenty of surprises.
Solo / Solitaire Game
You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.