{"product_id":"war-of-the-ring-the-card-game-against-the-shadow-expansion-ares-games","title":"War of the Ring: The Card Game – Against the Shadow Expansion | Ares Games","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience a new solo or cooperative chapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the acclaimed War of the Ring board game, War of the Ring: The Card Game invites you to shape your own Middle-earth saga. The Against the Shadow expansion lets you explore that quest solo or with a friend, using the standard card rules from the core game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this expansion adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 Shadow Bot cards that automate the foe for a gripping challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Location cards to unveil new theaters of conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27 Path cards that reshape routes and encounters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Flowchart Summary cards to guide solo or two-player play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Rulebook that clarifies setup and play for expansion scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this expansion, automated Shadow decks replace the base Shadow cards from the core set and are tailored for solo or cooperative play. The flowchart provides a simple, scalable decision tree to run the Shadow side, creating a satisfying, adaptive encounter every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 2–4 players, ages 12+, the game sessions typically run 90–120 minutes. This is not a complete game on its own—an existing copy of War of the Ring: The Card Game Core Set is required to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo readiness: play solo against automated Shadow decks for a focused narrative arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooperative teamwork: coordinate with another player to manage Free Peoples while the Shadow grows in complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic storytelling: new Locations and Paths invite alternate strategies and fresh outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced challenge: the Shadow deck automation adapts as you progress, offering replayability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this expansion enriches the experience, it preserves the core's strategic choices and thematic mood, inviting you to craft your own saga without promising guaranteed outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is Against the Shadow standalone?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No. This is expansion material and requires War of the Ring: The Card Game core set to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What comes with the expansion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: 60 Shadow Bot cards, 6 Location cards, 27 Path cards, 2 Flowchart cards, and a rulebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52913003036896,"sku":"B0CCJNMHH7","price":53.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/war-of-the-ring-the-card-game-against-the-shadow-expansion-ares-games","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}