The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – The Haunting of Dale

Fantasy Flight Games · Board game · 2020
9.6 Ludopedia 8.6 BGG 1–5 · best 3 Solo 60–120 min Weight 2.8/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy unraveling mysteries in Middle-earth and love campaigns with stories that change with each playthrough, this expansion is for you! The branching narrative and moral dilemmas bring a new kick to the experience.

Highlights
  • Engaging branching narrative
  • New mysteries and challenges
  • Expands the game's universe
  • High replayability
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game and expansion
  • App dependency
  • App is digital content
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Middle-earth calls once more! In 'The Haunting of Dale,' you and your Fellowship embark on a new, dark campaign for the acclaimed The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth. This time, the journey leads you to the Kingdom of Dale, where a sinister shadow plagues the land, cattle are vanishing, and tensions with the dwarves of Erebor are rising. King Bain, son of the famous Bard, calls for heroes to unravel these mysteries and restore peace.

This expansion, functioning as a downloadable campaign via the app, brings thirteen new adventures with a branching narrative, full of intrigue and secrets. You and your companions will have to investigate disturbing rumors, decide which leads to follow – as not all can be explored in a single playthrough – and confront the threat looming over the kingdom. The story unfolds in Dale, its surrounding lands, and even the dwarven kingdom of Erebor, where friendship with the Longbeards might be crucial. Each choice leads down different paths, ensuring that each new campaign is a unique and thrilling experience. Prepare your dice, sharpen your swords, and dive headfirst into this new saga in Middle-earth!

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Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Digital Hybrid – App/Website Required Components: Miniatures Mechanism: Campaign Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base game to play this expansion?
Yes, 'The Haunting of Dale' is a campaign that requires the base game 'The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth' and the 'Shadowed Paths' expansion to be played.
How does the digital content work?
The campaign is accessed and managed through the free companion app for 'Journeys in Middle-earth,' which guides the story and game events.
How many adventures does this campaign have?
The 'The Haunting of Dale' campaign offers thirteen new adventures with a story that branches depending on your choices.
Can I play it solo?
Absolutely! Just like the base game, this campaign can be played solo, with you controlling the heroes against the app.
Is the campaign difficult?
The difficulty is adjustable by the app itself, but the campaign presents challenges that will test even the most experienced players, especially with strategic decisions.
What makes this campaign different from others?
The main difference is the branching narrative, where your decisions about which rumors to investigate directly affect the story's progression and the areas explored, ensuring high replayability.