• War of the Ring The Card Game Against the Shadow Expansion box showing solo and cooperative expansion artwork by Ares Games.
  • War of the Ring Against the Shadow Expansion cards and flowchart summary showing Shadow bot cards for solo and cooperative play.
  • War of the Ring The Card Game Against the Shadow Expansion front cover for solo and co-op Lord of the Rings card game play.
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War of the Ring: The Card Game – Against the Shadow Expansion

War of the Ring: The Card Game – Against the Shadow Expansion

R 599.99
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About this product

Take on the Shadow alone or with a fellow hero in this solo/co-op expansion for War of the Ring: The Card Game.

Official expansion for War of the Ring: The Card Game. Base game required to play.

A solo and 2-player cooperative expansion that lets the Free Peoples battle an automated Shadow opponent using new Shadow bot cards and flowchart rules.

Product Description

Against the Shadow is the first expansion for War of the Ring: The Card Game, designed for players who want to experience the epic struggle of Middle-earth alone or cooperatively.

Instead of another player controlling the Shadow, this expansion replaces the normal Shadow decks with tailored Shadow bot faction cards. The Free Peoples play as usual, while the Shadow follows a structured flowchart system that creates a clever and challenging opponent. The rulebook also includes standard and challenging difficulty modes, making it easier to adjust the pressure for your table.

Why you’ll love it

  • Adds solo play to War of the Ring: The Card Game
  • Supports 1–2 players for solo or cooperative sessions
  • Replaces the Shadow side with automated Shadow bot decks
  • Includes a flowchart system that guides Shadow actions
  • Lets players control the Free Peoples against a dangerous automated opponent
  • Works with different scenarios from the base game
  • Great for Lord of the Rings fans who want a deeper solo strategy challenge

Quick Details

  • Game type: Expansion
  • Base game required: Yes — War of the Ring: The Card Game
  • Players: 1–2
  • Age: 13+
  • Play time: 60+ minutes
  • Designer: Ian Brody
  • Publisher: Ares Games
  • Difficulty / Skill level: Advanced
  • Theme: Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth, fantasy war, solo/co-op strategy

Good to Know

  • This is not a complete game. You need War of the Ring: The Card Game to play.
  • Best for players who already enjoy strategic card games and want a solo or cooperative challenge.
  • The Shadow side is automated, so players focus on managing the Free Peoples against the bot system.
  • The included flowchart may look serious at first, but it is designed to become easier after a play or two.

Care & Maintenance

  • Keep cards stored flat and dry after play.
  • Use card sleeves if you play often, especially because this is a card-driven expansion.