The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Nightmare Decks: Over Hill and Under Hill
Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag · Board game · 2014
1–2
Solo
60 min
Weight 4.0/5
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Ludopedia
7.9
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BGG
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rating
Ludopedia
7.9
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BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you're a fan of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game and enjoy an extra challenge, this Nightmare deck is quite an upgrade! It makes the scenarios tougher and more thematic.
Highlights
- Elevated challenge and immersion
- Increased replayability
- Deepened theme
Keep in mind
- Requires base game and expansion
- Extensive English text
- Increases difficulty
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About the game
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If you've already ventured through the lands of Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game and felt it needed an extra kick of challenge, get ready! This Nightmare deck, with its 60 cards, is exactly what you're looking for to spice up your games. It not only expands the three original scenarios from 'Over Hill and Under Hill' but also casts a sinister shadow over them, making everything tougher and more exciting.
Each Nightmare card comes with new and dangerous encounter cards, ready to test your heroes with deadlier enemies, darker locations, and spine-chilling surprises. Additionally, the extra rules add a twist, changing the scenario dynamics and introducing thematic plot twists that transport you even deeper into Tolkien's universe. It's like revisiting your favorite tales, but with a touch of horror and a dash of desperation. To play, remember you'll need the base game 'The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game' and the 'The Hobbit: Over Hill and Under Hill Saga Expansion'. Oh, and have a dictionary handy, as the English text on the cards is extensive and might require a good grasp of the language to fully grasp the nuances of the challenge.
Each Nightmare card comes with new and dangerous encounter cards, ready to test your heroes with deadlier enemies, darker locations, and spine-chilling surprises. Additionally, the extra rules add a twist, changing the scenario dynamics and introducing thematic plot twists that transport you even deeper into Tolkien's universe. It's like revisiting your favorite tales, but with a touch of horror and a dash of desperation. To play, remember you'll need the base game 'The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game' and the 'The Hobbit: Over Hill and Under Hill Saga Expansion'. Oh, and have a dictionary handy, as the English text on the cards is extensive and might require a good grasp of the language to fully grasp the nuances of the challenge.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer
Caleb Grace
Artist
Adam Lane, Alyn Spiller, Ilich Henriquez, J. B. Casacop, Jake Murray, Mariusz Gandzel, Mark Behm, Mark Bulahao, Nicholas Gregory, Niten, Rafał Hrynkiewicz, Wibben
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is this Nightmare deck a complete game, or do I need the base game?
You need to own the base game 'The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game' and the Saga Expansion 'The Hobbit: Over Hill and Under Hill' to use this Nightmare deck.
How many cards are in this Nightmare deck?
This pack contains 60 cards, which are used to replace the original encounter cards for the three scenarios it covers.
Does the game's difficulty increase significantly with this deck?
Yes, the purpose of Nightmare decks is precisely to significantly increase the challenge of the original scenarios, making them more dangerous and unpredictable.
Do I need to know English to play with this deck?
The text on the encounter cards and additional rules is in English and is extensive. A good command of the language is recommended to fully enjoy the experience and understand all the nuances of the challenge.
Does this deck add new heroes or allies?
No, this deck focuses on altering the encounter cards and rules of the existing scenarios to increase difficulty and thematic immersion. It does not add player components.
Who is this deck recommended for?
It is highly recommended for experienced players of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game who have already mastered the original scenarios and are looking for a greater challenge and a more intense experience in Middle-earth.
