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Board Game Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion for 1-4 Players 14+ Years Old (EN) Cephalofair Code: CPH0501

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone game set before the events of Gloomhaven

It has been winning awards since 2020, the most notable being:

- 2022 Geek Media Awards Hardcore Game of

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone game set before the events of Gloomhaven

It has been winning awards since 2020, the most notable being:

- 2022 Geek Media Awards Hardcore Game of the Year Nominee

- 2020 Dragon Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Nominee

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Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone game set before the events of Gloomhaven

It has been winning awards since 2020, the most notable being:

- 2022 Geek Media Awards Hardcore Game of the Year Nominee

- 2020 Dragon Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Nominee

- 2022 Tric Trac Nominee

- 2021 International Gamers Award Two-player Nominee

-2020 Guldbrikken Best Expert Game Winner

-2020 Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year Winner


A taste of the game!

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is aimed at a more casual audience, with the goal of getting the player into the gameplay more quickly. The difficult-to-manage cardboard map tiles have been removed and replaced by the scenario book itself, on which the game is played, featuring unique illustrations for each scenario. 

The final barrier to entry — learning the game — has also been reduced, thanks to a simplified rule system and a five-scenario tutorial that gradually introduces new players to the experience.

What's in the box?

Includes four new characters — the Valrath Red Guard (tank, crowd control), the Inox Hatchet (ranged attacks), the Human Voidwarden (support, mind control), and the Quatryl Demolitionist (melee combat, obstacle manipulation) — who can also be used in the base game Gloomhaven.

Additionally, it features 16 types of monsters (including seven new basic monsters and three new bosses) and a brand new campaign with 25 scenarios, which invites the heroes to investigate a case of mysterious disappearances within the city. 

Is it the work of the Vermlings, or is something much darker going on?

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Product Number
CPH0501

Category

Audience
Company
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Product Details

Beloved Series
-
Travel-Size
No
Players
1-4
Age
14 +
Games similar to...
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Information

Card Games
No
Language
English
Award-Winning Games
Yes
Language Independent
No

Edition

Basic
No
Expansions
No

Educational Value

Montessori Method
No

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  • Paris__Paris
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    It has 25 missions. The first 5 are tutorials and it is completed at the 17th. The rest are from other paths chosen by the players. The rules are difficult but very well executed by the game. It sets up in 15 minutes. It is one of the best deck building, dungeon crawler, strategy board games. I would like more missions (but there is also the regular edition), and plastic figures for the enemies. Very cheap for its content. I wish there were more of its kind at this level.

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    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
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  • Stagna
    5
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    Unique tabletop!

    It is intended for players who want something "heavy" and at the same time offers incredible emotions with every success of the team.

    It takes 15 minutes to set up and start each session.

    It requires you to delve into the details of the rules and look beyond the rulebook.

    It has depth, requires thought, needs dedicated people, and will reward you with unique memories.

    We play for 6 hours every two weeks and finished it in 8 months.

    The ultimate preparation for the regular Gloomhaven

    Translated from Greek ·
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    • Longevity
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    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
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  • George_Kotios
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    It is extremely high quality, very clever, a D&D type game without a DM. Atmospheric, and in my opinion the best choice for those who want to experience a D&D type experience for the first time. The learning process is through playing and the first 5 missions teach you step by step how to play the game without needing someone to rush you through it. I recommend trying the storytelling app on your phone, where the narrator reads the story to you before and after the missions and immerses you even more in the world of Gloomhaven.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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  • dejan_thanos
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    Since it has been mentioned as an expansion of Gloomhaven, I will mention that the game is stand-alone in this theme. It has everything you need to play. In terms of setup, everything is ready in the scenario books. The package is sturdy and full. We are also looking forward to the third in the series!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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  • Kostas_Katsoulakis
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Game quite close to AD&D although much simpler in their rules and complexity. It doesn't have dice but cards that give you or take away bonuses in attacks. The characters (4 in number) are very well made with abilities that improve or are added during the game. It takes quite a bit of thought to be able to use them correctly and build them. It makes a very nice and accessible build up from the 1st scenario to the 5th where you essentially learn to play by explaining the rules to you. (There are very detailed videos that explain them to you)

    It is not short and requires quite a bit of thought and strategy. The good thing is that it sets up relatively quickly since the scenarios are printed on large maps. It can be adjusted at any time to be played with 1 or 4 people in the same campaign by adjusting the difficulty of the scenario (It explains in detail how to calculate it)

    It's worth the money and more!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
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  • Katsou2000
    5
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    Whatever someone may say, it's not enough for this game. If you like dungeon crawlers, it's an absolute must.
    It's not for beginners, it's not simple, it's not easy, it's not short, it doesn't have simple rules. However, these are the elements that make it one of the best games even for solo gaming.
    It is highly recommended to secure a set of reusable stickers so as not to use those included in the packaging for the legacy of the storyline.
    You will not regret buying it, and just by seeing what is included in the box, you will understand how much value for money it is, even as an object on your shelf.

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    • Long completion time
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    Very good!! I recommend it

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    • Average completion time
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    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
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    • Fun
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Fun
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Construction quality
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    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Long completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Long completion time
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
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    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
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    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Average completion time
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    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Average completion time
  • It has 25 missions. The first 5 are tutorials and it is completed at the 17th. The rest are from other paths chosen by the players. The rules are difficult but very well executed by the game. It sets up in 15 minutes. It is one of the best deck building, dungeon crawler, strategy board games. I would like more missions (but there is also the regular edition), and plastic figures for the enemies. Very cheap for its content. I wish there were more of its kind at this level.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Unique tabletop!

    It is intended for players who want something "heavy" and at the same time offers incredible emotions with every success of the team.

    It takes 15 minutes to set up and start each session.

    It requires you to delve into the details of the rules and look beyond the rulebook.

    It has depth, requires thought, needs dedicated people, and will reward you with unique memories.

    We play for 6 hours every two weeks and finished it in 8 months.

    The ultimate preparation for the regular Gloomhaven

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • It is extremely high quality, very clever, a D&D type game without a DM. Atmospheric, and in my opinion the best choice for those who want to experience a D&D type experience for the first time. The learning process is through playing and the first 5 missions teach you step by step how to play the game without needing someone to rush you through it. I recommend trying the storytelling app on your phone, where the narrator reads the story to you before and after the missions and immerses you even more in the world of Gloomhaven.

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
  • Since it has been mentioned as an expansion of Gloomhaven, I will mention that the game is stand-alone in this theme. It has everything you need to play. In terms of setup, everything is ready in the scenario books. The package is sturdy and full. We are also looking forward to the third in the series!

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • Game quite close to AD&D although much simpler in their rules and complexity. It doesn't have dice but cards that give you or take away bonuses in attacks. The characters (4 in number) are very well made with abilities that improve or are added during the game. It takes quite a bit of thought to be able to use them correctly and build them. It makes a very nice and accessible build up from the 1st scenario to the 5th where you essentially learn to play by explaining the rules to you. (There are very detailed videos that explain them to you)

    It is not short and requires quite a bit of thought and strategy. The good thing is that it sets up relatively quickly since the scenarios are printed on large maps. It can be adjusted at any time to be played with 1 or 4 people in the same campaign by adjusting the difficulty of the scenario (It explains in detail how to calculate it)

    It's worth the money and more!

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
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Description & Specifications

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is a standalone game set before the events of Gloomhaven

It has been winning awards since 2020, the most notable being:

- 2022 Geek Media Awards Hardcore Game of the Year Nominee

- 2020 Dragon Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Nominee

- 2022 Tric Trac Nominee

- 2021 International Gamers Award Two-player Nominee

-2020 Guldbrikken Best Expert Game Winner

-2020 Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year Winner


A taste of the game!

Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is aimed at a more casual audience, with the goal of getting the player into the gameplay more quickly. The difficult-to-manage cardboard map tiles have been removed and replaced by the scenario book itself, on which the game is played, featuring unique illustrations for each scenario. 

The final barrier to entry — learning the game — has also been reduced, thanks to a simplified rule system and a five-scenario tutorial that gradually introduces new players to the experience.

What's in the box?

Includes four new characters — the Valrath Red Guard (tank, crowd control), the Inox Hatchet (ranged attacks), the Human Voidwarden (support, mind control), and the Quatryl Demolitionist (melee combat, obstacle manipulation) — who can also be used in the base game Gloomhaven.

Additionally, it features 16 types of monsters (including seven new basic monsters and three new bosses) and a brand new campaign with 25 scenarios, which invites the heroes to investigate a case of mysterious disappearances within the city. 

Is it the work of the Vermlings, or is something much darker going on?

Manufacturer

Product Number
CPH0501

Category

Audience
Company
Type
Strategy

Product Details

Beloved Series
-
Travel-Size
No
Players
1-4
Age
14 +
Games similar to...
-

Information

Card Games
No
Language
English
Award-Winning Games
Yes
Language Independent
No

Edition

Basic
No
Expansions
No

Educational Value

Montessori Method
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • Paris__Paris
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    It has 25 missions. The first 5 are tutorials and it is completed at the 17th. The rest are from other paths chosen by the players. The rules are difficult but very well executed by the game. It sets up in 15 minutes. It is one of the best deck building, dungeon crawler, strategy board games. I would like more missions (but there is also the regular edition), and plastic figures for the enemies. Very cheap for its content. I wish there were more of its kind at this level.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
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  • Stagna
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    Unique tabletop!

    It is intended for players who want something "heavy" and at the same time offers incredible emotions with every success of the team.

    It takes 15 minutes to set up and start each session.

    It requires you to delve into the details of the rules and look beyond the rulebook.

    It has depth, requires thought, needs dedicated people, and will reward you with unique memories.

    We play for 6 hours every two weeks and finished it in 8 months.

    The ultimate preparation for the regular Gloomhaven

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • George_Kotios
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    It is extremely high quality, very clever, a D&D type game without a DM. Atmospheric, and in my opinion the best choice for those who want to experience a D&D type experience for the first time. The learning process is through playing and the first 5 missions teach you step by step how to play the game without needing someone to rush you through it. I recommend trying the storytelling app on your phone, where the narrator reads the story to you before and after the missions and immerses you even more in the world of Gloomhaven.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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  • dejan_thanos
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

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    Since it has been mentioned as an expansion of Gloomhaven, I will mention that the game is stand-alone in this theme. It has everything you need to play. In terms of setup, everything is ready in the scenario books. The package is sturdy and full. We are also looking forward to the third in the series!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
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  • Kostas_Katsoulakis
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Game quite close to AD&D although much simpler in their rules and complexity. It doesn't have dice but cards that give you or take away bonuses in attacks. The characters (4 in number) are very well made with abilities that improve or are added during the game. It takes quite a bit of thought to be able to use them correctly and build them. It makes a very nice and accessible build up from the 1st scenario to the 5th where you essentially learn to play by explaining the rules to you. (There are very detailed videos that explain them to you)

    It is not short and requires quite a bit of thought and strategy. The good thing is that it sets up relatively quickly since the scenarios are printed on large maps. It can be adjusted at any time to be played with 1 or 4 people in the same campaign by adjusting the difficulty of the scenario (It explains in detail how to calculate it)

    It's worth the money and more!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Katsou2000
    5
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    Whatever someone may say, it's not enough for this game. If you like dungeon crawlers, it's an absolute must.
    It's not for beginners, it's not simple, it's not easy, it's not short, it doesn't have simple rules. However, these are the elements that make it one of the best games even for solo gaming.
    It is highly recommended to secure a set of reusable stickers so as not to use those included in the packaging for the legacy of the storyline.
    You will not regret buying it, and just by seeing what is included in the box, you will understand how much value for money it is, even as an object on your shelf.

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    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
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    Very good!! I recommend it

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    • Moderate difficulty rules
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    • Short completion time
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    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Construction quality
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    • Moderate difficulty rules
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    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Long completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Long completion time
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    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
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    • Fun
    • Longevity
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    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
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    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Short completion time
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
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    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Average completion time
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Simple rules
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Average completion time
  • It has 25 missions. The first 5 are tutorials and it is completed at the 17th. The rest are from other paths chosen by the players. The rules are difficult but very well executed by the game. It sets up in 15 minutes. It is one of the best deck building, dungeon crawler, strategy board games. I would like more missions (but there is also the regular edition), and plastic figures for the enemies. Very cheap for its content. I wish there were more of its kind at this level.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Unique tabletop!

    It is intended for players who want something "heavy" and at the same time offers incredible emotions with every success of the team.

    It takes 15 minutes to set up and start each session.

    It requires you to delve into the details of the rules and look beyond the rulebook.

    It has depth, requires thought, needs dedicated people, and will reward you with unique memories.

    We play for 6 hours every two weeks and finished it in 8 months.

    The ultimate preparation for the regular Gloomhaven

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • It is extremely high quality, very clever, a D&D type game without a DM. Atmospheric, and in my opinion the best choice for those who want to experience a D&D type experience for the first time. The learning process is through playing and the first 5 missions teach you step by step how to play the game without needing someone to rush you through it. I recommend trying the storytelling app on your phone, where the narrator reads the story to you before and after the missions and immerses you even more in the world of Gloomhaven.

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
  • Since it has been mentioned as an expansion of Gloomhaven, I will mention that the game is stand-alone in this theme. It has everything you need to play. In terms of setup, everything is ready in the scenario books. The package is sturdy and full. We are also looking forward to the third in the series!

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • Game quite close to AD&D although much simpler in their rules and complexity. It doesn't have dice but cards that give you or take away bonuses in attacks. The characters (4 in number) are very well made with abilities that improve or are added during the game. It takes quite a bit of thought to be able to use them correctly and build them. It makes a very nice and accessible build up from the 1st scenario to the 5th where you essentially learn to play by explaining the rules to you. (There are very detailed videos that explain them to you)

    It is not short and requires quite a bit of thought and strategy. The good thing is that it sets up relatively quickly since the scenarios are printed on large maps. It can be adjusted at any time to be played with 1 or 4 people in the same campaign by adjusting the difficulty of the scenario (It explains in detail how to calculate it)

    It's worth the money and more!

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
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