The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game
Build your fellowship and brave the perils of Middle-earth together
Who it's for
Tolkien fans and solo gamers who love the puzzle of deck construction against escalating narrative challenges. Incredible depth if you invest in expansions.
Not for you if…
The sheer volume of expansions and deck-building complexity can overwhelm casual players. Not for those who want a complete experience in one box.
Vibe's take
Immersive, challenging, narrative, deep
About this game
The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game is a cooperative living card game where players build decks from a growing card pool to tackle scenarios set in Middle-earth. Each quest tells a story while demanding careful deck construction and in-game resource management.
Get it
from €79
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
30–60 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.2 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.4/10
Rank #184
25k ratings
Published
2011
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Nate French
Published by
Galakta, Fantasy Flight Games, Giochi Uniti, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Galápagos Jogos, Stratelibri, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Game Harbor, Edge Entertainment
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