⭐ Best ValueRank #1 in Board Games - Cooperative
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
by Cephalofair Games · Ages 14+
Cooperative campaign with learn-as-you-play tutorial.
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$50
Price checked May 23, 2026
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What we like
- ↑Learn-as-you-play campaign - fixes original Gloomhaven's rulebook problem
- ↑Deep strategy with asymmetric character classes
- ↑Cooperative - no losing player
- ↑Different every game - 25-scenario branching campaign
- ↑Premium components with miniatures
- ↑Holds value strongly
Worth knowing
- ↓Setup time per scenario is 10+ minutes
- ↓Analysis paralysis-prone players slow gameplay
- ↓Solo and 2-player work but 3 is sweet spot
What buyers say
Based on 465 buyer mentionsBuyers praise gameplay, learning curve, ease of learning and value for money. Mixed feedback on difficulty.
↑ Gameplay↑ Learning Curve↑ Ease Of Learning↑ Value for money↕ Difficulty
Specs
- Player Count
- 1-4
- Game Length
- 30-120 minutes per scenario
- Teach Time
- Built into scenarios
- BGG Weight
- 3.7
- Scenarios
- 25 + branching
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