{"product_id":"the-lord-of-the-rings-card-game-the-return-of-the-king-saga-expansion","title":"The Lord of the Rings Card Game The Return of the King Saga Expansion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclude your epic journey through Middle-earth in a high-stakes cooperative campaign expansion that utilizes a dual-narrative quest matrix and deep deck-construction mechanics for the ultimate thematic Living Card Game showdown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – The Return of the King Saga Expansion (published by Fantasy Flight Games) serves as the definitive, repackaged conclusion to the game's legendary Saga campaign. Moving away from the old model of scattered, hard-to-find expansions, this big-box release consolidates a massive chunk of content into a single, comprehensive product. The core objective is a thrilling, cooperative race against utter darkness: one to four players coordinate their customized decks of iconic heroes to recreate the climactic events of the final volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece, steering the fate of Middle-earth from the white walls of Minas Tirith to the cracks of Mount Doom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary strategic hurdle lies in managing the tight friction of a split-narrative campaign that forces you to fight on two fronts. The expansion includes six massive scenarios that split your focus across two parallel storylines: you must guide Aragorn and his companions as they brave the Paths of the Dead to rescue Gondor, while simultaneously helping Frodo, Sam, and Gollum bypass the treacherous stairs of Cirith Ungol to reach Mount Doom. Longtime fans should note that this box serves as a streamlined compilation, directly combining all the player cards and encounter decks originally found in The Flame of the West and The Mountain of Fire expansions. With over 60 player and hero cards to dramatically expand your deck-building options across all four spheres of influence, it is a masterclass in deeply thematic, challenging cooperative design that brings your overarching campaign to an unforgettable finish across a series of grueling 60-to-120 minute sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Specs at a Glance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAge Range: 14+ Years\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Fantasy Flight Games \/ Asmodee\u003cbr\u003ePlay Time: 60-120 Minutes\u003cbr\u003ePlayer Count: 1-4 Players (Requires \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Revised Core Set \u003c\/em\u003eto play)\u003cbr\u003eComplexity: Medium-High (Cooperative Play, Advanced Deck Construction, Campaign Progression, Multi-Scenario Management)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Saga Campaign Rulebook and Scenario Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e330 Premium Living Card Game Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Thematic, Multi-Stage Scenario Quest Decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60+ Player Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Set of Campaign Boons and Burdens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gnome Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52645578309919,"sku":"ASM MEC113","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9080\/5791\/files\/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-card-game-saga-expansion-box-display.jpg?v=1782744161","url":"https:\/\/gnomegames.com\/products\/the-lord-of-the-rings-card-game-the-return-of-the-king-saga-expansion","provider":"Gnome Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}