The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Drúadan Forest

ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games · Board game · 2013
1–2 · best 2 Solo 30 min Weight 2.9/5
8.6 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
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8.6 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A wild and tense adventure for those already living Tolkien's journey in the LCG!

Highlights
  • Incredible narrative immersion
  • Fresh encounter mechanics
  • Constant tactical challenge
Keep in mind
  • Heavy language dependency
  • Requires base game
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get your deck ready, because the shadow of Mordor is creeping closer to Gondor! If you're already deep into the 'Against the Shadow' cycle, 'The Drúadan Forest' adventure pack is your mandatory next step. The plot moves away from the dark alleys of Minas Tirith and heads straight into the wild, where Middle-earth's heroes must hunt Sauron's agents through untamed territory.

But don't assume the danger only comes from the villains you're chasing. Entering the forest, your fellowship encounters the Woses—those reclusive, wild folk who aren't exactly thrilled about strangers. This new scenario introduces the 'Prowl' mechanism to the encounter deck, meaning the environment itself can be just as treacherous as your enemies. With 60 new cards in total (20 unique cards with three copies each), this pack expands the lore of Gondor and brings fresh tactical challenges to your table.

The game maintains that intense cooperative vibe where hand management is the thin line between a heroic victory and a catastrophic defeat. This expansion focuses heavily on narrative and testing your group's ability to adapt to unexpected threats. If you love the feeling of living through a Tolkien chapter, where the setting acts as a living, breathing, and dangerous character, this pack is for you. Just a friendly heads-up: keep a translator handy, as the language dependency is high and the text is quite dense!

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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) Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer Caleb Grace, Lukas Litzsinger, Nate French
Artist Adam Lane, Andrew Ryan, Blake Henriksen, David Auden Nash, Émile Denis, Grzegorz Pedrycz, Ilich Henriquez, Jason Ward, Jon Bosco, Kristina Gehrmann, Lorraine Schleter, Magali Villeneuve, Marcia George-Bogdan, Simon Dominic, Titus Lunter

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Can I play this pack solo?
Yes! The game has excellent solo rules, working very well for a single player.
Do I need the base game?
Absolutely. This is an adventure pack, so you need the core game to play.
How difficult is it?
The weight is moderate (around 3/5), but hand management strategy is key to avoiding surprises.
How long does a session take?
Games usually last between 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the scenario complexity.
Is the language an issue?
Yes, the game is in English and requires good reading skills to grasp card nuances and lore.
What's inside the box?
It contains 60 new cards, split into 20 different types, to expand your deck and the scenario.