The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Hills of Emyn Muil
ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games · Board game · 2011
1–2 · best 2
Solo
60 min
Weight 2.8/5
Buy · from US$ 9.70
8.3
rating
Ludopedia
7.2
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you're already hooked on The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game and enjoy the cooperative vibe, this pack is a welcome addition! Emyn Muil's unique quest brings a refreshing twist worth checking out.
Highlights
- Expands the Middle-earth campaign
- New exploration challenges
- Great for solo play
- More cards for decks
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game
- Moderate language dependency
- Expansion, not a full game
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The hunt for Gollum intensifies in Middle-earth! In "The Hills of Emyn Muil," the fourth Adventure Pack in the "Shadows of Mirkwood" cycle for "The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game," you and your companions (or just you!) resume the arduous task of finding the treacherous Gollum. After losing his trail and undertaking a mission of mercy, the heroes arrive in the treacherous hills of Emyn Muil, where the sole objective is to track the fugitive.
This expansion introduces 60 new cards, including a unique Quest card that challenges players to explore a variety of dangerous locations in search of victory points. Prepare to face new encounters and test your strategies with brand-new Hero, Ally, and Attachment cards that will boost your existing decks or present you with entirely new challenges. This adventure is perfect for those who already enjoy the base game and want more content to extend the experience. The tension mounts as you scour Emyn Muil, trying to uncover Gollum's whereabouts before it's too late. Can you complete this crucial mission for Middle-earth?
This expansion introduces 60 new cards, including a unique Quest card that challenges players to explore a variety of dangerous locations in search of victory points. Prepare to face new encounters and test your strategies with brand-new Hero, Ally, and Attachment cards that will boost your existing decks or present you with entirely new challenges. This adventure is perfect for those who already enjoy the base game and want more content to extend the experience. The tension mounts as you scour Emyn Muil, trying to uncover Gollum's whereabouts before it's too late. Can you complete this crucial mission for Middle-earth?
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Galápagos Jogos, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer
Nate French
Artist
Aaron Miller, Amanda Sartor, Andrew Johanson, Anna Mohrbacher, Ben Zweifel, Bill Corbett, Brian Valenzuela, Erfian Asafat, Igor Kieryluk, Lin Bo, Magali Villeneuve, Michael Rasmussen, Noah Bradley, Stu Barnes, Tiziano Baracchi, Vincent Proce
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game "The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game" to play "The Hills of Emyn Muil"?
Yes, this is an adventure pack that expands the base game. You need to own "The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game" to play with the cards and quest from "The Hills of Emyn Muil."
How many players can participate in this expansion?
Just like the base game, "The Hills of Emyn Muil" can be played by 1 to 2 players. It is fully compatible with solo and two-player modes.
What is the approximate playtime for a game with this pack?
The playtime is similar to the base game, generally between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on your experience and the quest's difficulty.
Are the cards in English?
This adventure pack contains cards in English. For a Portuguese experience, you would need a translated card list or reference sheet.
Who is this adventure pack recommended for?
It's recommended for players who already own and enjoy "The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game" and are looking for more content to extend the "Shadows of Mirkwood" cycle campaign, especially those who appreciate cooperative challenges and deck-building.
Does this pack introduce complex new mechanics?
The main novelty is the single-card quest, which focuses more on exploration and victory point collection in a different way than previous quests. The core mechanics of the game remain the same.
