# The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Nightmare Deck: Across the Ettenmoors

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-2
- **Duration**: 30-120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Caleb Grace, MJ Newman, Nate French
- **Artists**: Álvaro Calvo Escudero, Anthony Devine, Guillaume Ducos, J. B. Casacop, Lucas Staniec, Łukasz Jaskólski, Mariusz Gandzel, Michele Frigo, Sebastian Zakrzewski
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love heart‑pounding challenges, this deck will make you jump!Extreme difficultyIntense cooperationStrategic hand managementUnique power‑upsRequires original packExtenso language neededHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
The Nightmare Deck: Across the Ettenmoors pack is a real antidote for those who have tamed the base scenario and want to feel the adrenaline of a real challenge. It brings 20 new cards that can be swapped with specific cards from the Across the Ettenmoors adventure encounter deck, raising the difficulty level to a true nightmare epic. It's not just another deck; it's an invitation to test creativity, hand management, and each player's skills under pressure. Like most LCG games, the expansion keeps the same cooperative structure that makes the game so beloved: you, the heroes, must unite against the threat, each with unique powers that vary each game. The card swap doesn't change game duration but increases strategic complexity, requiring careful planning of each move. If you've felt comfortable with the standard adventure and want your heart to beat faster, this deck is the right choice. It brings no extra components, just cards, so you don't need to reorganize your play space. The only caveat is that you need the original adventure pack and an Extenso language, as the cards are specific to the scenario. In short, the Nightmare Deck is for those who love Tolkien’s atmosphere, the tension of real combat, and the thrill of overcoming a challenge that seems impossible. Get ready, because the path north is now darker and more perilous than ever.

## FAQ
### Who is this expansion for?
It’s for players who have already finished the base scenario Across the Ettenmoors and want a more intense challenge, as well as those who enjoy testing strategies under high pressure.

### Do I need anything extra to play?
Yes, you need the original Across the Ettenmoors adventure pack and the Extenso language, as the cards are specific to that scenario.

### What’s the approximate playtime with this expansion?
Playtime stays the same as the base scenario, typically 30 to 120 minutes, depending on the group’s experience.

### How does the card swap work?
You swap 20 cards from your deck for specific encounter cards from the scenario deck, raising the difficulty to nightmare level.

### Can this expansion be used in other adventures?
No, the cards are designed only for the Across the Ettenmoors scenario; they’re not compatible with other adventures.

### What language requirements are there?
The Extenso language is required, as the cards are adapted for that language.

### Does the expansion affect player count?
No, it works with 1 to 2 players, keeping the same player range as the base game.

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