The Most Common Scenario-Ending Mistakes
Avoid these frequent errors that cost players their scenarios in Gloomhaven and Jaws of the Lion — from poor positioning to bad initiative and mismanaging resources.
beginner
Articles in this category.
Monster Focus & Movement in Gloomhaven (Beginner Flowchart + Examples)
Learn exactly how monsters choose focus, where they move, and when they stop. Spoiler-free, rules-accurate, with a simple flowchart and common edge cases.
How Monster Ability Cards Work (Why Enemies Feel Swingy)
A clear, beginner-friendly explanation of Gloomhaven monster ability cards: what they do, how they determine monster actions, and why enemy behavior sometimes feels unpredictable.
Looting Rules Explained in Gloomhaven — Timing, Range, and Greed
A clear, spoiler-free guide to how looting works in Gloomhaven: how you pick up coins and treasure tiles, when looting happens, how range works, and practical tips to make sure you don’t miss out.
Gloomhaven Line of Sight: Walls, Corners and Jaws of the Lion Rules
Check line of sight in Gloomhaven and Jaws of the Lion with hex diagrams, game-specific targeting rules, and clear examples of what blocks an attack.
Gloomhaven Jump vs Flying: Difficult Terrain, Traps and Movement
Learn how Jump, Flying, difficult terrain, and traps interact in Gloomhaven, including the different jump landing cost in Jaws of the Lion.
Conditions Explained in Gloomhaven (What They Do and When They End)
A clear, beginner-friendly guide to all conditions in Gloomhaven: what each condition does, when it applies, when it is removed, and common rules mistakes.
Common Rules Mistakes New Players Make in Gloomhaven
Avoid these common Gloomhaven rule mistakes! Learn the most misunderstood mechanics and how to play them correctly to improve your early games.
New to Gloomhaven? Start Here
A practical first-session guide to Gloomhaven and Jaws of the Lion: prepare your game, plan a turn, and understand why your cards matter.
Doorway Tactics: How to Survive Multi-Room Scenarios
Learn proven doorway tactics for Gloomhaven and Jaws of the Lion. How to open doors safely, control monster flow, manage initiative, and survive multi-room scenarios.
Multiple Attacks vs Multiple Targets in Gloomhaven
Clear up common mistakes about attacking multiple enemies vs multiple attacks in Gloomhaven — what they mean, how targeting works, and examples you can use at the table.
How a Round Works in Gloomhaven (Step-by-Step Guide)
A clear, beginner-friendly explanation of the round structure in Gloomhaven: choosing cards, initiative order, player actions, monster turns, and end-of-round cleanup.