# Similo: The Lord of the Rings – Promo Cards

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-8
- **Duration**: 10-15 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Hjalmar Hach, Martino Chiacchiera, Pierluca Zizzi
- **Publishers**: Horrible Guild, Gigamic
- **Categories**: Book, Deduction, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Deduction

## Verdict
These promo cards are a must-have treat for Similo fans who also love Tolkien's universe. They add an excellent thematic touch without altering the simplicity and elegance of the base game. It's the perfect extra dose of fun to refresh your sessions and test your group's deduction skills with iconic elements from Middle-earth.Adds iconic Tolkien cardsSeamless integration with any SimiloIncreases variety of cluesPromotional content, can be rareRequires base game to playFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
If you are already a fan of Similo and love teasing your friends' minds with enigmatic clues, this small promotional expansion is the missing spice for your table. Originally released at Spiel '23, this little pack brings two iconic cards that dive deep into Middle-earth: The One Ring and the Eye of Sauron. The idea here isn't to change the game's rules, but to inject an extra dose of epicness into any Similo session you already have. 

For those who aren't familiar, Similo is that cooperative deduction game where one player (the Clue Giver) must guide the others to find a secret character, using only other cards as reference and signaling whether they are 'similar' or 'different' from the target. With the addition of these Lord of the Rings cards, you gain new visual and conceptual possibilities to confuse (or enlighten!) the path of your fellow players. The One Ring carries all the weight of power and corruption, while the Eye of Sauron acts as that constant, intimidating presence everyone recognizes. 

It's simple content, but it makes all the difference for those who want to vary the card pool and give a more thematic air to their rounds. Since these are standalone cards, they integrate perfectly into any other Similo deck you own. If you have that group who has already memorized all the base game cards and needs a new challenge, or just wants to celebrate Tolkien's work between games, these cards are a must-have. It's the kind of expansion that doesn't take up shelf space, doesn't complicate anyone's life, but adds that layer of care we love. Get ready to see your friends trying to deduce if the Eye of Sauron is 'similar' to a hobbit because of the color or the impending danger. Good luck, you'll need it!

## FAQ
### What exactly is in this expansion?
It includes two promo cards: The One Ring and the Eye of Sauron.

### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, these cards are an add-on and do not work on their own.

### Can I mix these with other Similo themes?
Absolutely! The Similo system allows you to mix decks to create even crazier challenges.

### How long does a game with these cards last?
The playtime remains the same, between 10 and 15 minutes. It's very quick!

### How many players is it for?
It works just like the base game, for 2 to 8 players. The more people, the more chaotic and fun it gets.