# Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game – Under Fu Leng's Shadow

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: 3.50 / 5
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Collectible Components, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love diving into an epic Rokugan crisis, this expansion brings Shadowlands chaos with two play styles.New Shadowlands factionCo‑op solo modeAsymmetric challengeSteep learning curveRequires extensive translationRECOMMENDED

## Description
The Shadowlands, long a looming menace on Rokugan's southern border, finally unite under a monstrous oni. This dark lord commands hordes of disorganized goblins, shambling undead, lost samurai and hideous beasts, marching toward the Emerald Empire and trying to breach the fabled Great Carpenter Wall. The Under Fu Leng's Shadow premium expansion adds 271 new cards to Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game and, crucially, introduces two brand‑new ways to play. Nearly half the cards belong to the new Shadowlands faction, which can be faced in a cooperative mode—solo or with friends—against a mighty Shadowlands warlord. Or, if you prefer to wield the darkness, the challenge mode lets one player command the Shadowlands forces against two to four opponents. Familiar mechanics—action points, hand management, variable player powers, secret deployment—receive fresh twists, while the game still runs 45‑90 minutes and supports 1‑5 players. Whether you use the clan cards in stronghold or skirmish games, the expansion delivers enough content to keep both veterans and newcomers engrossed in the crisis Rokugan has never seen. Perfect for fans of card‑strategy, epic storytelling, and both cooperative and competitive challenges.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
From 1 to 5 players, depending on the chosen variant.

### How long does a game take?
Between 45 and 90 minutes, varying with player count and variant.

### Do I need the base game to use this expansion?
Yes, Under Fu Leng’s Shadow is an expansion that requires the core game.

### Can I play solo?
Absolutely, there’s a solo cooperative mode against the Shadowlord.

### What are the main new mechanics?
The expansion reinforces Action Points, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers and adds Secret Unit Deployment.

### Do I need translations to understand the cards?
Most cards are in English; using a fan translation or reference guide is recommended.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
It can be steep for those who haven’t mastered the core game’s rules yet.