The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Villains of Eriador Figure Pack

Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Delta Vision Publishing · Board game · 2019
1–5 · best 2 Solo 60–120 min Weight 2.7/5
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8.4 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you love epic adventures in Middle‑earth, this villain pack will boost your game.

Highlights
  • Detailed miniatures
  • Strategic new items
  • Content expansion
  • Cooperative fun
  • Epic setting
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Unpainted
  • Figure size
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About the game
If you’ve already plunged into the adventures of The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle‑earth, the Villains of Eriador Pack will boost your game with figures, items, and titles that bring the region’s most feared characters to life. Three unpainted plastic miniatures represent Gulgotar, Atarin, and Coalfang – three foes that appeared in the Bones of Arnor and Hunt for the Ember Crown campaigns. Each figure has details that make a difference on the table, but what really matters are the six new trinkets and three titles you can use to craft unique strategies. The trinkets act as bonuses or traps that can be triggered during combat, while the titles grant special abilities that can swing a battle. All of this fits neatly into the cooperative and deck‑building mechanics of the base game, as you can choose which items to place in your “bag” and which cards to use in each phase of the campaign. The modular board continues to offer reconfigurations that keep the experience fresh, and the role‑playing element deepens when you take on a character who can gain or lose life as challenges unfold. In short, the pack adds not only visual content but also expands the tactical and narrative toolkit, making each session even more epic. If you want more variety of foes and new ways to interact with the story, this pack is a solid pick for anyone who loves and knows the base game.
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Game details
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Delta Vision Publishing, Galápagos Jogos, Hobby World, Korea Boardgames, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer Grace Holdinghaus, Nathan I. Hajek
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can use this pack?
The pack works with the same player range as the base game, from 1 to 5.
What additional game time does the pack add?
Including the items and figures can extend the session by about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how intense the battles become.
What is the complexity level of the pack?
The mechanics remain the same as the base game; it only adds more tactical options and visual pieces.
What components come with the pack?
Three plastic miniatures, six trinkets, and three title cards that grant special abilities.
Do I need the base game to use the pack?
Yes, the pack is a supplement and requires the base game to play.
Are the miniatures painted?
No, the miniatures are supplied unpainted; you can paint them or use ready‑made ones.