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Expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game
The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Shadow and Flame
2012
Rules assistance for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Shadow and Flame
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Rules assistant for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Shadow and Flame
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The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Shadow and Flame is an expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game released in 2012 for 1–2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Lukas Litzsinger and Nate French 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: Throughout the "Dwarrowdelf" cycle for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, the heroes of Middle-earth have been tasked by Elrond to find the root of the increased Orc activity in the Misty Mountains. Through treacherous mountain passes, goblin ambushes, dark tunnels, and underground waterways, their journey leads them at last to the depths of Moria...and the terrible discovery that awaits them! Shadow and Flame is the climactic final Adventure Pack in the "Dwarrowdelf" cycle. Its sixty cards introduce a new hero, three copies of each player card, and conclude the epic saga's narrative arc with an all-new scenario that pits the heroes of Middle-earth against a demon from the times of Morgoth in the fight of their lives!
Editions
- The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Shadow and FlameenFantasy Flight Games2017
- The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Shadow and FlameenFantasy Flight Games2015
- The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Shadow and FlameenFantasy Flight Games2012
- Pán prstenů: Karetní hra – Stín a plamenADC Blackfire Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2015
- Le Seigneur des Anneaux: Le Jeu de Cartes – L'Ombre et la FlammefrEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2012
- Der Herr der Ringe: Das Kartenspiel – Schatten und FlammedeFantasy Flight Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag2012
- Władca Pierścieni: Gra karciana – Cień i PłomieńplFantasy Flight Games, Galakta2012
- El Señor de los Anillos: El Juego de Cartas – Sombra y llamaesEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2012
- Il Signore degli Anelli: il gioco di carte – Ombra e FiammaitFantasy Flight Games, Giochi Uniti
Designers
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 – Shadow and Flame 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 – Shadow and Flame 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 – Shadow and Flame for ages 13 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 – Shadow and Flame 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.
The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Shadow and Flame 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 – Shadow and Flame are: Lukas Litzsinger and Nate French. 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 – Shadow and Flame 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.