The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Mûmakil

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta · Board game · 2017
1–2 Solo 60 min Weight 3.0/5
9.6 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
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9.6 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Fan of Lord of the Rings and cooperative challenges? This pack brings a new and exciting journey through Middle-earth, focusing on strategy and new synergies!

Highlights
  • Expands the LotR universe
  • New partnerships and hero
  • Engaging thematic challenge
  • Great for co-op
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game and deluxe exp.
  • High language dependency
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare for another epic adventure in Middle-earth with *The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Mûmakil*. This is the first adventure pack in the Haradrim cycle, taking you on a journey back to Gondor after surviving perils in Far Harad. The mission is long, over 500 miles through unknown and dangerous lands, demanding your heroes remain constantly alert and well-prepared. To make the journey more feasible, the story leads you to capture Oliphaunts to serve as mounts, a daring idea that could be the key to success.

As expected from the Lord of the Rings universe, tension is high and challenges are many. The pack introduces a new hero to join your cause, along with 27 new player cards (three copies of nine different types). These cards focus on creating new partnerships and synergies, encouraging the formation of fellowships based on common traits and even alliances with the mysterious Haradrim. New powerful events emerge, requiring you to think strategically about how to build your community and which allies to bring into the fight. The experience is fully cooperative, whether playing solo or with a friend, and demands good hand management and the clever use of each hero's unique powers to overcome the obstacles on the path home.

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1–2 players
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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 Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer Nate French
Artist Adam Lane, Alexander Gustafson, Alexandr Elichev, Álvaro Calvo Escudero, Colin Boyer, Dani Hartel, David Auden Nash, Dimitri Bielak, Dmitry Prosvirnin, Guillaume Ducos, John Pacer, Jon Bosco, Joshua Cairós, Leanna Crossan, Lucas Durham, Lucas Staniec, Marius Bota, Mark Bulahao, Monztre, Nikolas Hagialas, Ryan Valle, Sebastian Zakrzewski, Tawny Fritz

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game to play The Mûmakil?
Yes, this is an adventure pack and requires the base game, as well as the Sands of Harad deluxe expansion, to be played.
How many players can participate?
The game is cooperative and can be played by 1 or 2 players.
Does the complexity increase significantly with this pack?
The complexity is considered medium (3/5 on BGG). It adds new cards and challenges that require strategic planning, but it's manageable for those already familiar with the base game.
What new content do I get with The Mûmakil?
You receive a new hero, 27 player cards to expand your deckbuilding options, and a new scenario to play.
Is it necessary to understand English to play?
Yes, the pack has a high language dependency, with most cards and scenario text requiring comprehension of English.
Is this pack good for someone new to the game?
It's recommended for players who are already familiar with the basic rules of the base game and the Sands of Harad expansion, as it adds new layers of strategy.