Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion

About this board game

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone campaign game for 1–4 players, with sessions lasting about 120 minutes, set before the events of Gloomhaven.

In this 25-scenario adventure, heroes investigate a case of mysterious disappearances within the city. The clues may point to Vermlings—or to something far more sinister. Each scenario offers a new step in the unfolding investigation.

The game introduces four new characters, each with a distinct role and approach to challenges:

• Valrath Red Guard: tank and crowd control
• Inox Hatchet: ranged damage
• Human Voidwarden: support and mind control
• Quatryl Demolitionist: melee damage and obstacle manipulation

These characters can also be used in the original Gloomhaven game. The box includes 16 monster types, including seven new standard monsters and three new bosses, providing fresh opposition throughout the campaign.

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is designed to bring players into the gameplay more quickly. Instead of organizing hard-to-manage cardboard map tiles, players use the scenario book itself, with unique artwork for each scenario.

A simplified rule set and a five-scenario tutorial further lower the barrier to entry. Together, these changes create a more accessible introduction while preserving the campaign’s distinctive combination of character roles, tactical encounters, and evolving mystery.