# The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Nightmare Deck: The Treachery of Rhudaur

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-2
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Nate French
- **Artists**: Alexander Kozachenko, Anthony Devine, Federico Musetti, Guillaume Ducos, Lucas Staniec, Monztre, Sara Biddle
- **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 epic challenges and want to test your team against the toughest scenario in A Traição de Rhudaur, this expansion is for you!Maximum difficulty guaranteedHigh‑quality cardsIntense cooperationStrategic hand managementRequires full translationOnly for experienced playersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you’ve already dived into the world of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game and want to test your squad against the toughest scenario in A Traição de Rhudaur, the Nightmare Deck: The Treachery of Rhudaur expansion is your next stop. Released in 2017 by Fantasy Flight Games, these 20 high‑level cards replace specific cards in the adventure’s encounter deck, raising the difficulty to nightmare mode. The result? A tense challenge that demands careful planning, player collaboration, and impeccable hand management. Each card brings effects that can swing the game’s tide, forcing players to adapt quickly to new threats. The game remains cooperative, with each player receiving a unique power that can shift the team’s strategy. Hand‑management mechanics keep the tension alive, as you decide when to play, hold, or discard valuable cards. For those who master English and have the full translation of the base pack, this expansion offers hours of fun, but it can be a challenge for those without full access to the original cards. If you love exploring Tolkien’s worlds, facing powerful enemies in epic settings, this expansion will leave you awestruck. Set up the board, gather your team, and test whether you can survive Rhudaur’s nightmare – the ultimate test of courage and strategy.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
The expansion is designed for 1 to 2 players, just like the base game.

### What is the approximate playtime?
Each session usually lasts around 60 minutes, depending on strategy and difficulty level.

### What is the complexity level?
The expansion raises the scenario’s complexity, demanding more focus on hand management and character powers.

### What components come with the expansion?
20 encounter cards, an updated rule booklet, and instructions to replace cards in the base deck.

### Who is this expansion recommended for?
For Tolkien fans who already play the LCG and want an extra challenge, as well as players who enjoy cooperative and hand‑management mechanics.

### Do I need a translation to play?
Yes, the expansion requires a full translation of the base pack to understand the rules and cards.

### Is it compatible with the Portuguese version of the base game?
The expansion was released in English; therefore, if you have the Portuguese version of the base game, you’ll need the expansion’s translation to play.

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