Cephalofair 501 Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
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. Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion is aimed at a more casual audience. Cardboard map tiles have been removed; players play on the scenario book itself, which features new artwork unique to each scenario. Learning the game is eased through a simplified rule set and a five-scenario tutorial.