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Expansion for The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth
The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion
2020
Rules assistance for The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion
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The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion is an expansion for The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth released in 2020 for 1–5 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nathan I. Hajek and Grace Holdinghaus and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Role Playing, and Modular Board.
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About the game
Expand your adventures across Middle-earth with the Shadowed Paths expansion for The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth! This expansion adds new heroes, enemies, terrain, and items to all of your adventures, unlocking more ways for you to explore this iconic land. Meanwhile, an all-new campaign containing thirteen scenarios invites you to walk the tangled paths of Mirkwood and venture into the shadowed halls of abandoned Moria to face ancient evils. Will you heed the call? Prepare your heroes and brave the terrors of Shadowed Paths! —description from the publisher
Editions
- The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths ExpansionenFantasy Flight Games2020
- A Gyűrűk Ura: Utazások Középföldén – Árnyas ösvények kiegészítőDelta Vision Publishing, Fantasy Flight Games2021
- 반지의 제왕: 가운데땅 여정 – 그림자 드리운 길Fantasy Flight Games, Korea Boardgames2021
- Властелин колец: Странствия в Средиземье – Тёмные тропыruFantasy Flight Games, Hobby World2021
- Pán prstenů: Putování po Středozemi – Stínové cestyADC Blackfire Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2020
- Le Seigneur des Anneaux: Voyages en Terre du Milieu – Sombres CheminsfrFantasy Flight Games2020
- Der Herr der Ringe: Reise durch Mittelerde – Dunkle PfadedeFantasy Flight Games2020
- Il Signore degli Anelli: Viaggi nella Terra di Mezzo – Sentieri nell'OmbraitFantasy Flight Games2020
- Władca Pierścieni: Podróże przez Śródziemie – Cieniste ścieżkiplFantasy Flight Games, Rebel Sp. z o.o.2020
- O Senhor dos Anéis: Jornadas na Terra Média – Caminhos ObscurosFantasy Flight Games, Galápagos Jogos2020
- El Señor de los Anillos: Viajes por la Tierra Media – Sendas SombríasesFantasy Flight Games2020
- 魔戒：中洲征途 暗影之路擴充Fantasy Flight Games
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Delta Vision Publishing
- Galápagos Jogos
- Hobby World
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Korea Boardgames
- Fantasy Flight Games
Questions and answers
The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion supports 1–5 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 The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion is 60–120 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 The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion for ages 14 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.
The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Role Playing, and Modular Board. 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 The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion are: Nathan I. Hajek and Grace Holdinghaus. 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 The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion as an expansion for The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth to use it. Check that your edition of The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.