# The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – A Journey to Rhosgobel

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.92 / 5
- **Designers**: Nate French
- **Artists**: Allison Theus, Anna Mohrbacher, Aurélien Hubert, Ben Zweifel, Brandon Leach, Cristi Balanescu, David Auden Nash, Fandy Sugiarto, Felicia Cano, Ijur, Joko Mulyono, Julia Laud, Leonardo Borazio, Magali Villeneuve, Marco Caradonna, Mark Winters, Rio Sabda, Sara Biddle, Taufiq
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Galápagos Jogos, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game and want more cooperative challenges with a rescue theme, this expansion offers an exciting quest and useful cards.Engaging rescue missionNew eagle cardsExpands Mirkwood campaignGreat for cooperationRequires base gameCard text translation neededTactics/Leadership focusRECOMMENDED

## Description
Prepare for another adventure in Middle-earth with "The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – A Journey to Rhosgobel"! This expansion throws you back into the Anduin Valley, where you and your fellow heroes hear the desperate cry of a wounded eagle. The mission? Rescue this noble creature before it's too late, diverting from your original search for Gollum. To save the eagle, you must escort it safely to Rhosgobel and seek the aid of the wizard Radagast, the Brown. But beware, for the shadows of darkness lurk, and every step towards the eagle's healing might bring more peril. "A Journey to Rhosgobel" introduces new cards focused on the Tactics sphere, with more Eagles ready to assist, and a challenge for the Leadership sphere with a new Dúnedain quest. Additionally, you'll encounter Haldir of Lórien, an agile elf who could be crucial to your quest's success. As an Adventure Pack, it adds 60 fixed cards to your base game, expanding the possibilities and challenges for 1-2 players who enjoy cooperative and strategic games. If you're already immersed in the world of "The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game" and crave more stories and challenges, this expansion is a perfect fit to maintain the tension and immersion in your campaigns.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game "The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game" to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! "A Journey to Rhosgobel" is an Adventure Pack that adds cards and scenarios to the base game. You can't play it without the core set.

### How many players can participate in this adventure?
Just like the base game, this expansion is designed for 1 or 2 players who want to cooperate to overcome the challenges of Middle-earth.

### How long does it take to play this expansion?
Typically, a game session for this adventure takes around 60 minutes, depending on your experience with the game and the difficulty you encounter.

### Does the complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The complexity is similar to the base game, but the new quest and cards introduce tactical and resource management challenges that require good planning.

### What components come in this pack?
This is an Adventure Pack, so it contains 60 fixed cards that expand the base game, including new hero, quest, and enemy cards.

### Is this expansion good for someone just starting the game?
If you are already familiar with the basic rules of the base game, yes! It adds more content and challenges, but it's not ideal as a first experience.

### Do I need to translate the cards to play?
Yes, the language dependency is high. To make the most of the experience, it's recommended to have the cards translated or use a reference guide.

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