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Expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game
The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Battle of Lake-town
2012
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The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Battle of Lake-town 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 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Released at GenCon 2012, The Battle of Lake-town is second print-on-demand encounter deck (so, not a full expansion like the monthly decks). Description from Fantasy Flight: "Believed to be nothing but a legend by the younger generation of men who live in Lake-town, Smaug the Dragon descends from the Lonely Mountain unlooked for in the dead of night. The Dragon believes the people of Lake-town are responsible for the recent theft of his treasure, but the people of Lake-town know nothing of this. All they know is that if they don't stop him, Smaug will destroy their homes. Now the heroes must face the Dragon's wrath to save Lake-town from burning..."
Editions
- The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Battle of Lake-townENFantasy Flight Games2012
- Der Herr der Ringe: Das Kartenspiel – Die Schlacht um SeestadtDEFantasy Flight Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag2013
- El Señor de los Anillos: El Juego de Cartas – La Batalla de Ciudad del LagoESEdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2012
- Le Seigneur des Anneaux: Le Jeu de Cartes – La bataille de la ville du lacFREdge Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games2012
- Władca Pierścieni: Gra karciana – Bitwa o Miasto na JeziorzePLFantasy Flight Games, Galakta2012
- Il Signore degli Anelli: il gioco di carte – Battaglia per PontelagolungoITFantasy Flight Games, Giochi Uniti
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Galakta
- Giochi Uniti
Questions and answers
The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Battle of Lake-town 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 – The Battle of Lake-town 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 – The Battle of Lake-town for ages 12 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 – The Battle of Lake-town 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 – The Battle of Lake-town 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 catalogue lists The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Battle of Lake-town 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.