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Our Verdict
Loved the Dream Chaser cycle? Then this expansion is the perfect finale to your Middle-earth journey! Brace yourself for a final adventure packed with naval and land action against the corsairs of Umbar.
Highlights
- Epic cycle conclusion
- Intense thematic challenges
- New heroes and allies
- Naval and land combat
Keep in mind
- Requires LOTR LCG base game
- High language dependency
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Prepare to set sail for the end of the line in The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game's Dream Chaser cycle! "The City of Corsairs" is the expansion that takes you on the ultimate adventure, where you and your heroes board the Dream Chaser for a final voyage to the lands of Umbar. The goal? To settle scores with the corsairs once and for all and retrieve that missing Numenorean artifact.
But don't expect a smooth sailing experience! This adventure introduces two new encounter sets that will test your mettle. First, you'll need to navigate Umbar's treacherous coastal waters, battling Corsair ships in naval combat. Only after surviving that can you disembark to hunt down the artifact. And believe me, the corsairs on their home turf are even deadlier, especially with the strange, corrupting power the artifact grants them.
Fortunately, you're not alone on this epic quest. The base game already allows for adventures with up to three friends, and this expansion brings fresh options to boost your deck. Get ready to encounter allies from Gondor and perhaps even recruit Prince Imrahil, a Tactics sphere hero ready for battle. It's your chance to conclude the cycle with a bang, facing intense challenges and uncovering Umbar's secrets. Are your heroes ready for the final confrontation?
But don't expect a smooth sailing experience! This adventure introduces two new encounter sets that will test your mettle. First, you'll need to navigate Umbar's treacherous coastal waters, battling Corsair ships in naval combat. Only after surviving that can you disembark to hunt down the artifact. And believe me, the corsairs on their home turf are even deadlier, especially with the strange, corrupting power the artifact grants them.
Fortunately, you're not alone on this epic quest. The base game already allows for adventures with up to three friends, and this expansion brings fresh options to boost your deck. Get ready to encounter allies from Gondor and perhaps even recruit Prince Imrahil, a Tactics sphere hero ready for battle. It's your chance to conclude the cycle with a bang, facing intense challenges and uncovering Umbar's secrets. Are your heroes ready for the final confrontation?
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Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer
MJ Newman, Nate French
Artist
Andreia Ugrai, Davis Engel, Dmitry Prosvirnin, Drazenka Kimpel, Guillaume Ducos, Joshua Cairós, Łukasz Jaskólski, Marius Bota, Mariusz Gandzel, Micah Epstein, Michael Rasmussen, Michal Suchánek, Monztre, Nicholas Gregory, Nikolas Hagialas, Owen William Weber, Sara Winters, Sergey Glushakov, Simon Dominic, Taylor Ingvarsson
Do I need the base game The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game to play?
Yes, absolutely! "The City of Corsairs" is an expansion and requires the base game to be played.
How many players can join this adventure?
Just like the base game, this expansion is designed for 1 to 2 players.
How long does a game session take?
A game session typically lasts around 60 minutes, depending on your familiarity with the rules and your group.
Does the game's complexity increase with this expansion?
The BGG weight is estimated at 3 out of 5, indicating moderate complexity. This expansion adds new challenges but maintains the learning curve of the base game.
Do I need to understand English to play?
Yes, Ludopedia indicates an extensive language dependency. It is highly recommended to have a translation or be fluent in English to fully enjoy the experience.
What components come in this expansion?
The expansion includes a new scenario, two new encounter sets, player cards (including Prince Imrahil and Gondor allies), and other components needed for the adventure.
Is this expansion the end of the Dream Chaser cycle?
That's right! "The City of Corsairs" is presented as the thrilling conclusion to the Dream Chaser cycle.