The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Under the Ash Mountains

Fantasy Flight Games · Board game · 2020
— Ludopedia 8.1 BGG 1–2 Solo — Weight 3.0/5
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FOR GENRE FANS

Fans of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, get ready for a deep and challenging dive! This adventure pack throws you into dark tunnels where resource management is crucial.

Highlights
  • Intense survival challenge
  • Sharp resource management
  • New strategic options
  • Middle-earth immersion
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Complexity increases
  • Language dependent
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare to descend into the shadowy depths of the Ash Mountains in "The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Under the Ash Mountains"! This is the fourth adventure pack in the "Vengeance of Mordor" cycle, placing you in the final stretch of the hunt for the treacherous Thane Ulchor. The path to him now leads through the labyrinthine tunnels of Torech Gorgor, a place where sunlight never penetrates and supplies are as scarce as hope.

Featuring 60 new cards, this adventure pack drags you into a claustrophobic cave system where hunger and thirst become enemies as dangerous as the creatures lurking in the shadows. Survival here hinges on your ability to wisely manage resources – every card played, every decision made, can mean the difference between success and failure.

But fear not, for preparation is key! "Under the Ash Mountains" brings new tools to help you navigate this nightmare. New allies may emerge to light the way, and an intriguing new 'Contract' opens up a range of strategic options, guiding you step by step towards the heart of Mordor. Do you have what it takes to overcome the terrors of the deep and complete your mission before darkness consumes all? Gather your companions, sharpen your minds, and test your courage in this epic challenge of Middle-earth.

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Best player count

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1–2 players
1 OK
2 OK

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Game details

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Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien Game: The Lord of the Rings – The Card Game (LCG)
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games
Designer Caleb Grace
Artist Grzegorz Bobrowski

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
Is this a standalone game or an expansion?
This is an adventure pack, meaning it's an expansion. You need the base game 'The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game' to play.
How many players can participate?
Like the base game, this expansion is for 1 to 2 players in cooperative mode.
What is the difficulty level?
The base game already has a considerable weight, and this expansion is known for being challenging, focusing on survival and resource management under pressure.
Do I need to have played the previous expansions of the 'Vengeance of Mordor' cycle?
It's not strictly mandatory, but to understand the story progression and fully enjoy the experience, it's recommended to have played the previous adventures of the cycle.
What are the main components of this pack?
This pack contains 60 cards, including new player cards (allies, etc.) and encounter cards that make up the Torech Gorgor tunnel scenario, plus a new 'Contract'.
Is the gameplay experience more focused on combat or exploration/survival?
This scenario heavily focuses on survival and managing scarce resources, with elements of tunnel exploration and facing dangers, but combat is also present.
Is the game heavily language-dependent?
Yes, like most card games focused on narrative and complex rules, there is a considerable language dependency, especially on the encounter cards and the specific scenario rules text.