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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Loved the base Lord of the Rings LCG and want more challenge? This Nightmare Deck throws you into a swamp that will test your patience and strategy!
Highlights
- Increases thematic challenge
- New encounter cards
- Engaging time mechanic
- Elevated replayability
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Can be very punishing
- High language dependency
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to dive back into the shadowy lands of Middle-earth with the Nightmare Deck: The Nîn-in-Eilph! If you thought the original adventure was already a challenge, wait until you see what this nightmare pack has in store. It doesn't mess with the main quest structure, but it throws you into a treacherous swamp where time is your worst enemy. With the new 'Time X' mechanic, you'll have to be quick to complete quest stages, or they'll shuffle back into the deck, and you'll sink deeper into the mire, risking threat elimination. The encounter cards have been revamped to ramp up the tension and challenge, featuring creatures and locations that offer no respite and trigger quite disruptive effects. It's the perfect opportunity to test your hand management and teamwork skills, as you'll need every trick up your sleeve to overcome the new pitfalls. This expansion is ideal for those who have already mastered the base game and are seeking a more hardcore and thematic experience that truly puts you in the shoes of heroes battling Middle-earth's adversities. Think of it as a turbo-charged version of the scenario, where every decision counts and danger is always lurking. If you enjoy an extra challenge and love delving deeper into Tolkien's universe, the Nîn-in-Eilph in Nightmare Mode is your next step.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Designer
Caleb Grace, Nate French
Artist
Claudio Pozas, Igor Burlakov, Jessica Savard, Mariusz Gandzel, Mark Molnar, Matthew Cowdery, Nele Diel, Rafał Hrynkiewicz, Silver Saaremäel, Von Caberte, Yog Joshi
Community
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356owners
74wishlist
24want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game 'The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game' to play this Nightmare Deck?
Yes, absolutely! This is a nightmare deck, meaning it adds new encounter cards to replace those from the original scenario. You need the base game and the The Nîn-in-Eilph scenario to use it.
How many players can participate?
This deck is designed for the core game, which supports 1 to 2 players. The difficulty slightly increases with fewer players, as is common in the game.
What is the average playtime with this deck?
Similar to the original scenario, expect around 60 minutes per game. However, with the added challenge, it might take a bit longer until you get the hang of it!
Does this deck change the rules of the base game?
It doesn't change the core rules of the base game, but it introduces the 'Time X' mechanic and new encounter cards that make the quest much harder and focused on rapid progress.
Is it much harder than the normal scenario?
Yes, the purpose of Nightmare Decks is precisely to increase the challenge. The Nîn-in-Eilph in nightmare mode is significantly harder, focusing on pressuring you against the clock and threat accumulation.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, this product has a language dependency. The encounter cards and scenario reference texts contain essential information for playing the game.
Who would you recommend this deck for?
We recommend it for players who are already comfortable with the base game, enjoy more intense challenges, and appreciate the Lord of the Rings theme pushed to its limits.