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The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion
Requires:The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth
Designed by Nathan I. Hajek, Grace Holdinghaus
Published by Fantasy Flight Games, ADC Blackfire Entertainment + 5 more
Expansion
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Community Snapshot
Medium complexity
60–120 min
8.6 on BGG (2.1K)
Text-heavy
Categories
A medium deck building game playable in 60–120 min, rated 6.8 on BGG.
How It Plays
Cooperative Game
Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!
Deck, Bag, and Pool Building
You start with a basic set of cards or tokens and gradually add better ones — watch your engine grow stronger over time.
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
Role Playing
You take on a character with unique abilities and make choices as them — step into someone else's shoes!
Solo / Solitaire Game
You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
About This 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.…
Source: BoardGameGeek