
- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Anaphi, Fallen Lion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Anaphi, Fallen Lion is an expansion for Frosthaven released in 2025 for 1 player, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Alisandra Livingston and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Once a mercenary from the infamous Jaws of the Lion crew, Anaphi the mindthief is now carving her own path through the city sewers to find some coin and maybe a friend along the way. A new Mercenary Expansion for Your Favorite Gloomhaven Campaigns! For the first time ever, play as some of the most infamous characters featured throughout Gloomhaven lore. Designed to be cross-compatible with Gloomhaven, Frosthaven, and Jaws of the Lion this individual “Mercenary Pack" adds exciting gameplay, replayability, and fun to your adventuring party. —description from the publisher
Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Anaphi, Fallen Lion supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Anaphi, Fallen Lion is 30–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Anaphi, Fallen Lion for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Anaphi, Fallen Lion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Simultaneous Action Selection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Anaphi, Fallen Lion are: Alisandra Livingston. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Gloomhaven: Mercenary Pack – Anaphi, Fallen Lion as an expansion for Frosthaven. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Frosthaven to use it. Check that your edition of Frosthaven is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.