The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Wastes of Eriador
Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta · Board game · 2015
1–2 · best 2+
Solo
60 min
Weight 3.1/5
10.0
rating
Ludopedia
7.9
rating
BGG
10.0
rating
Ludopedia
7.9
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you're a fan of cooperative card games and the Tolkien universe, this expansion will keep you on the edge of your seat! Prepare for a tense mission in the shadowy lands of Angmar.
Highlights
- Deep immersion in Angmar
- New strategic cards
- Growing cooperative challenge
- Expands Tolkien LCG
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- High language dependency
- Complexity increases
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Prepare for another journey into Middle-earth with 'The Wastes of Eriador', an expansion for the acclaimed 'The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game'. This expansion delves into the shadows of Angmar, where the Witch-king of old left a legacy of terror. Nearly 700 years after his defeat, the northern lands still suffer from the darkness he spread. Now, your heroes must unite with the Dúnedain, silent guardians who protect the local populations from the threats lurking in and around Carn Dûm. Following the events of 'The Lost Realm', you will embark on a quest to rescue a captured Ranger. But the pursuit will lead you further north, into the dangerous hills of Angmar. As night falls and the howling of wolves echoes, the line between hunter and hunted can become dangerously thin. 'The Wastes of Eriador' brings new cards to enrich your decks and add more challenges and variety to your campaigns, requiring good hand management and teamwork to overcome adversity. It's a feast for those who love the Tolkien universe and seek complex cooperative challenges.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Edge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer
Caleb Grace, MJ Newman
Artist
Aleksander Karcz, Beth Sobel, Blake Henriksen, Crystal Sully, Dawn Carlos, Eva Maria Toker, Ilich Henriquez, Leonid Kozienko, Łukasz Jaskólski, Matthew Starbuck, Michael Rasmussen, Owen William Weber, Piya Wannachaiwong, Preston Stone, Rick Price, Romana Kendelic, Tiziano Baracchi, Tomasz Jedruszek, Wibben
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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 this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! 'The Wastes of Eriador' is an expansion and requires the base game to be played.
How many players can participate?
This game is for 1 to 2 players, maintaining the cooperative experience characteristic of the LCG.
How long does a game session last?
A typical session lasts around 60 minutes, but it can vary depending on your familiarity with the rules and the scenario.
Is the game difficult?
The difficulty is considered moderate to high (BGG weight 3.14/5), typical for the Lord of the Rings LCG, requiring planning and cooperation.
What does this expansion add to the game?
It introduces a new scenario set in the lands of Angmar, new cards to customize your decks, and expands the narrative of the 'Angmar Awakened' cycle.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has extensive language dependency. It is highly recommended to have access to translations or a good knowledge of English to enjoy all the cards and rules.
