
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,400
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Legends of Andor: The Last Hope
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2016

Expansion for Legends of Andor
2015
Rules assistance for Legends of Andor: Journey to the North – Die Rückkehr der Schwarzen Kogge
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Legends of Andor: Journey to the North – Die Rückkehr der Schwarzen Kogge is an expansion for Legends of Andor released in 2015 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Menzel and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
Die Rückkehr der Schwarzen Kogge ("The Return of the Black Cog") is a free legend for the 2nd Andor game, Journey to the North. The heroes must find and defeat the Black Cog and it's crew. Its a complete setup for a game including 20 legend cards and a new hero, Kirr, the time magician. The game uses the front (sea) side of the gameboard. "Chada & Thorn escaped the Curse and broke it, but this also freed the Black Cog and it's crew."
Legends of Andor: Journey to the North – Die Rückkehr der Schwarzen Kogge supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Legends of Andor: Journey to the North – Die Rückkehr der Schwarzen Kogge is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Legends of Andor: Journey to the North – Die Rückkehr der Schwarzen Kogge for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Legends of Andor: Journey to the North – Die Rückkehr der Schwarzen Kogge has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Legends of Andor: Journey to the North – Die Rückkehr der Schwarzen Kogge belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Legends of Andor: Journey to the North – Die Rückkehr der Schwarzen Kogge are: Michael Menzel. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Legends of Andor: Journey to the North – Die Rückkehr der Schwarzen Kogge as an expansion for Legends of Andor. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Legends of Andor to use it. Check that your edition of Legends of Andor is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.