The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Black Riders

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta · Board game · 2013
9.2 Ludopedia 8.3 BGG 1–2 · best 2 Solo 60 min Weight 3.1/5
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9.2 rating Ludopedia
8.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love the cooperative vibe and Middle-earth immersion, this Saga Expansion is a treat for reliving Frodo's journey! It's the perfect start for those wanting to dive deeper into the story.

Highlights
  • Deep Tolkien story immersion
  • Engaging and challenging scenarios
  • Great Hobbit card options
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • High language dependency
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare to embark on an epic journey through Middle-earth with The Black Riders, a Saga Expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game! This time, you and your friends will retrace Frodo's footsteps, leaving the Shire's tranquility behind and facing the fearsome Nazgûl. The fate of all hangs in the balance as you accompany Frodo on his perilous quest, straight from the early chapters of 'The Fellowship of the Ring.'

This expansion introduces three new scenarios that immerse players directly into the narrative, allowing them to relive the challenges faced by the hobbits. Furthermore, the game gets a strategic boost with five new hero cards and thirty-three player cards, focusing on Hobbit-centric strategies, opening up a wealth of deck-building options. To make things even more engaging, new Boon and Burden cards ensure your choices have real consequences in your adventure.

Catering to all experience levels, The Black Riders introduces a new 'Easy Mode,' allowing you to tailor the game's difficulty to your playstyle and skill. It's the perfect opportunity for those who want to delve even deeper into Tolkien's world, whether playing solo or with a partner, truly feeling the tension and excitement of protecting Middle-earth. An essential expansion for fans of The Lord of the Rings LCG!

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Best player count

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1–2 players
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Game details

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Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien Collectible: Living Card Game (Fantasy Flight Games) Game: The Lord of the Rings – The Card Game (LCG) Mechanism: Campaign Games Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Stratelibri
Designer Caleb Grace, MJ Newman
Artist Aaron Miller, Adam Lane, Aleksander Karcz, Alexandre Dainche, Alyn Spiller, Brent Hollowell, Chris Rahn, Chris Rallis, Christine Bian, Cristi Balanescu, Daarken, Darek Zabrocki, David Auden Nash, Diego Gisbert Llorens, Dimitri Bielak, Drazenka Kimpel, Jake Murray, Jim Pavelec, Julian Kok, Lane Brown, Magali Villeneuve, Marcia George-Bogdan, Mariana Vieira, Mariusz Gandzel, Melanie Maier, Michael Rasmussen, Mike Nash, Owen William Weber, Rafał Hrynkiewicz, Ryan Barger, Sabin Boykinov, Sandara Tang, Sara Biddle, Sarah Morris, Sebastian Giacobino, Tiziano Baracchi, Winona Nelson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game 'The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game' to play this expansion?
Yes, The Black Riders is an expansion and requires the base game to be played.
How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 1 to 2 players.
How long does a game session typically last?
A game session usually takes about 60 minutes to complete.
What does 'Saga Expansion' mean?
Saga Expansions focus on telling a specific part of The Lord of the Rings story through multiple interconnected scenarios.
How difficult is the game?
The game has moderate complexity (BGG weight 3.09/5), but this expansion includes an 'Easy Mode' to adjust the difficulty.
Is this game playable in English?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency, so playing in English is straightforward.