# The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game: Gifts of Galadriel

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Bryan Bornmueller
- **Artists**: Elaine Ryan, Samuel R. Shimota
- **Publishers**: Office Dog, Game Office, Gémklub, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Medieval, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you love cooperative card games and Tolkien’s world, this add‑on adds a magical flair without extra hassle.Stained‑glass artworkQuick and easy to learnCo‑op for 1‑4 playersRequires partner store purchaseOnly adds cardsRECOMMENDED

## Description
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick‑Taking Game: Gifts of Galadriel arrives as a modest yet tasty expansion for the base card game. The concept is straightforward: purchase the game at a store participating in the "Hobby Next" program and receive an extra chapter, 16.5, featuring new Galadriel‑themed cards. It isn’t required to play, but serves as a treat for hardcore Middle‑earth fans or completionist collectors. The added cards keep the cooperative trick‑taking mechanics, where 1‑4 players work together to complete missions drawn from the first book of the trilogy. Playtime stays around 20 minutes, preserving the brisk pace of the original. With a light weight (2/5), the learning curve remains low, making it friendly for newcomers and perfect for a quick game before dinner. The visual highlight is the stained‑glass‑style artwork, giving Galadriel’s cards an almost sacred glow and reinforcing the gift‑like atmosphere. In terms of components, the expansion includes only the new cards and a brief instruction sheet—no extra tokens or boards. Consequently, the purchase is inexpensive while adding a dash of exclusivity that can boost the collection’s value. If you enjoy cooperative card games, love Tolkien’s world, and can buy it from a partner shop, snapping up this extra chapter is a smart move—it enriches the experience without complicating the rules.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
1 to 4 players, including solo play.

### What’s the typical play time?
About 20 minutes, just like the base game.

### Do I need to buy the expansion to play?
No, it’s optional and adds extra content for fans.

### What components are included?
Only the new Galadriel‑themed cards and a short rules sheet.

### Do I need anything besides the base game?
Just the base game; the expansion only adds cards.

### Is it beginner‑friendly?
Yes, the mechanics stay the same and the complexity is low.

### Where can I get the expansion?
At participating hobby stores in the Hobby Next program, which provide the extra chapter as a gift.