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Expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game
The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath
2013
Rules assistance for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60 min
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- Complexity 2.9/5
Rules assistant for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath
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The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath is an expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game released in 2013 for 1–2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Lukas Litzsinger, Nate French, and Caleb Grace and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: "Didst thou think that the eyes of the White Tower were blind? Nay, I have seen more than thou knowest." –Denethor II, The Return of the King After Middle-earth's heroes wage a terrific battle against Orcs and fires to save the townsfolk of Amon Dîn, they return to Minas Tirith just in time to join the army of Gondor as it marches to Osgiliath. Led by Lord Boromir, the war host means to strike a blow against Mordor, and the assistance from some of Middle-earth’s greatest heroes may prove crucial to the mission’s success! Assault on Osgiliath, the fourth Adventure Pack in the "Against the Shadow" cycle, immerses players in the fantastic locations, ferocious combats, and riveting story of one of the most sweeping and epic battles in The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. As the war host engages the Orcs and Southrons who have garrisoned themselves within Osgiliath’s ruins, players vie with the encounter deck for control of Osgiliath locations, traveling from one to the next. Battles and sieges, Orcs and Southrons, bloody advances and strategic retreats, unique locations, new enemies, and deadly treachery – Assault on Osgiliath has it all!
Editions
- The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Assault on OsgiliathenFantasy Flight Games2013
- Pán prstenů: Karetní hra – Útok na OsgiliathADC Blackfire Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2017
- Le Seigneur des Anneaux: Le Jeu de Cartes – Assaut sur OsgiliathfrEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2013
- Der Herr der Ringe: Das Kartenspiel – Ansturm auf OsgiliathdeFantasy Flight Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag2013
- Władca Pierścieni: Gra karciana – Atak na OsgiliathplFantasy Flight Games, Galakta2013
- El Señor de los Anillos: El Juego de Cartas – Asalto a OsgiliathesEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2013
- Il Signore degli Anelli: il gioco di carte – Assalto a OsgiliathitFantasy Flight Games, Giochi Uniti
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Galakta
- Giochi Uniti
Questions and answers
The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath supports 1–2 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: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath is 60 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: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath 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: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath has a complexity rating of 2.9 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: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath are: Lukas Litzsinger, Nate French, and Caleb Grace. 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: The Card Game – Assault on Osgiliath as an expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. 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: The Card Game to use it. Check that your edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.