# War of the Ring: Warriors of Middle-earth – Tidings Not Burdens Mini-Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 180 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Francesco Nepitello, Marco Maggi, Roberto Di Meglio
- **Artists**: Fabio Maiorana
- **Publishers**: Ares Games, Devir, GaGa Games, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Red Glove, Rexhry
- **Categories**: Adventure, Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Miniatures, Novel-based, Territory Building, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Variable Phase Order

## Verdict
If you’re a War of the Ring fan who loves a good twist, this mini‑expansion will crack you up.Unexpected humorVersatile cardsSurprise factorEasy to addNo extra componentsSmall contentNo core rule changesLimited editionOptionalHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
The *Tidings Not Burdens* mini‑expansion adds two promotional cards – *Fly, You Fools* and *I was sent to bear tidings, not Burdens* – that came with pre‑orders of *War of the Ring: Warriors of Middle‑earth*. Though promotional, they fit smoothly into the game’s flow and can be used as a fun surprise for opponents. The idea is to answer the fans’ question in a humorous way: why didn’t Gandalf ask the Eagles to carry the Ring‑bearer to Mount Doom? Each card offers an unexpected play that shifts the dynamic without altering the core rules. The set adds no extra components, just two paper cards, so the production cost is minimal. In terms of experience, the expansion keeps the same complexity as the base game – 2 to 4 players, about 180 minutes per session, medium difficulty – but adds that lighthearted touch that only Tolkien humor can bring. If you already own the core game and enjoy testing variations, this mini‑expansion is a great way to refresh the table and spark laughs without complicating mechanics. In short, *Tidings Not Burdens* serves as a fun bonus that fits into your collection without breaking the bank.

## FAQ
### How many players can play with this expansion?
The expansion does not change the player count; the game remains for 2 to 4 players.

### What is the average game time with the promotional cards?
The time stays around 180 minutes, just like the base game.

### Do these cards alter the core rules of War of the Ring?
No, they simply add new fun plays and do not modify the core mechanics.

### What components are needed to use the cards?
Only the two promotional cards; everything else is already in the base set.

### Who will enjoy this expansion the most?
Players who already know War of the Ring and enjoy humor and unexpected twists.

### How do I insert the cards into my game?
You can play the cards at any point you like, treating them as additional cards from your deck.

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