Gloomhaven
Exceptional consensus · 5 wins
Gloomhaven
Best for: Dedicated gaming groups, RPG fans, campaign lovers, solo tacticians
Golden GeekDice Tower
1–4120mHeavy
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Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
Isaac Childres · Cephalofair Games · 2020
A standalone Gloomhaven campaign with a revolutionary learn-as-you-play tutorial. Five scenario-book pages introduce mechanics one at a time — no rulebook reading required. Four new characters and 25 scenarios at a fraction of the original's price and complexity.
Players
1–4
Time
120 min
Ages
14+
Difficulty
Heavy
Why you'll like it
- The learn-as-you-play tutorial is groundbreaking
- Standalone — no Gloomhaven needed
- Four unique character classes
- 25 scenarios provide months of play
- Half the price and a quarter of the setup of the original
May not be for you if…
- Still a significant time commitment per session
- Best with consistent players
- The tactical combat can feel punishing
- Less content than the full Gloomhaven
Best for
Gloomhaven-curious playerscooperative fanscampaign seekers
Awards
- 2020Golden GeekHeavy GOTY
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