Fantasy Flight Games http://www.fantasyflightgames.com Leading publisher of board, card, and roleplaying games. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:09:25 GMT es 2008 Fantasy Flight Games. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:09:25 GMT<![CDATA[Play at Your Own Level]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTA Look at Adjustable Difficulty for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game

“I do not think the Road will prove too hard for your courage."
     –Gildor, The Fellowship of the Ring

As the first fully cooperative Living Card Game®, ]]>FFG3785 <![CDATA[The Black Riders]]>Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTAn Upcoming Saga Expansion for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game

“Bilbo made no mistake in choosing his heir, though he little thought how important it would prove. I am afraid you are right. The Ring will not be able to stay hidden in the Shire much longer; and for your own sake, as well as for others, you will have to go, and leave the name...

]]>FFG3784 <![CDATA[A Dark Conspiracy Takes Root]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTThe First Adventure Pack in the Against the Shadow Cycle Is Now Available

“So the companies came and were hailed and cheered and passed through the Gate, men of the Outlands marching to defend the City of Gondor in a dark hour.”
    –J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

When a...

]]>FFG3779 <![CDATA[Retailers: Pre-Order Your Season Two Game Night Kits!]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTBuild Your Local The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Community

“He noticed a place of dense black shadow ahead of him, black even for that forest, like a patch of midnight that had never been cleared away. As he drew nearer, he saw that it was made by spider-webs one behind and over and tangled with another. Suddenly he saw, too,...

]]>FFG3774 <![CDATA[Second Breakfast with the Men of Gondor]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMTA Look at The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game by the Developers

Take a break from your quest and set down your pack. Every adventurer needs a chance to rest and recuperate. Take off your shoes and rub the soreness out of your feet. It’s time for rest and Second Breakfast…

Today, ]]>FFG3767 <![CDATA[Into the Shadows]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTA Preview of The Steward's Fear for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game

“Denethor became more grim and silent than before, and would sit long alone in his tower deep in thought, foreseeing that the assault of Mordor would come in his time.”
    –J.R.R. Tolkien, “Appendix A: Annals of...

]]>FFG3752 <![CDATA[Second Breakfast: Second Helpings]]>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTA Look at The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game by the Developers

“By that time the sun was shining; and the front door was open, letting in a warm spring breeze. Bilbo began to whistle loudly and to forget about the night before. In fact he was just sitting down to a nice little second breakfast in the dining-room by the open window, when in walked Gandalf.”]]>FFG3726 <![CDATA[The Morgul Vale]]>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTAnnouncing the Thrilling Conclusion to the Against the Shadow Cycle

“Come not between the Nazgûl and his prey!”
    –J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King

The epic adventure that begins in the shadowed streets and alleyways of Gondor’s greatest city reaches its...

]]>FFG3703 <![CDATA[Second Breakfast]]>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMTThe First of a Periodic Series of Articles by the Developers

The members of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game design team like to keep in touch with the game’s player base and follow the discussions on its...

]]>FFG3689 <![CDATA[The Blood of Gondor]]>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMTAnnouncing the Fifth Adventure Pack in the Against the Shadow Cycle

“We have this honour: ever we bear the brunt of the chief hatred of the Dark Lord, for that hatred comes down out of the depths of time and over the deeps of the Sea.”
    –Denethor, The Return of the...

]]>FFG3660 <![CDATA[Racing Against the Shadow]]>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMTThe Game's Developers Address the Optional Tournament Rules

To all of our The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game players,

Mae govannen!

Since the recent release of the official rules for the optional Race...

]]>FFG3658 <![CDATA[New Knowledge in the Struggle for Middle-earth]]>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMTThe Lord of The Rings FAQ Has Been Updated

The struggle against the forces of Sauron continues in The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game! Developer Caleb Grace and the rest of the design team have been...

]]>FFG3648 <![CDATA[Alternate Art Cards at Game Night]]>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMTAn Update on the Game Night Kits for our Living Card Games

In December, we announced 2013 Season One Game Night Kits, which are designed to help retailers and tournament organizers run tournaments, leagues, and casual game nights.

Each of the 2013 Season One Game Night Kits for our ]]>FFG3639 <![CDATA[Adventures at Smaug's Lair and Beyond]]>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMTThe Hobbit: On the Doorstep Is Now Available

When Gandalf saw Bilbo, he was delighted. “Baggins!” he exclaimed. “Well I never! Alive after all–I am glad! I began to wonder if even your luck would see you through!”
    –J.R.R. Tolkien, The...

]]>FFG3631 <![CDATA[Thorin and Company]]>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMTLead Developer Caleb Grace Introduces the Deck Lists from On the Doorstep


“Now we will return to Bilbo and the dwarves.”
    –J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

With The Hobbit: On the...

]]>FFG3612 <![CDATA[Assault on Osgiliath]]>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMTAnnouncing the Fourth Adventure Pack in the Against the Shadow Cycle

“Didst thou think that the eyes of the White Tower were blind? Nay, I have seen more than thou knowest.”
    –Denethor II, The Return of the King

Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce the upcoming release...

]]>FFG3599 <![CDATA[The Dark Lord's Eye Is Now Upon Us]]>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMTTwo Unlimited The Lord of the Rings Art Sleeves Designs Are Now Available

“His Eye is now straining towards us, blind almost to all else that is moving. So we must keep it. Therein lies all our hope.”
    –Gandalf, The Return of the King

Two new unlimited The Lord of the Rings ]]>FFG3573 <![CDATA[Archery, Bravery, Girth, and Greatness]]>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMTLead Developer Caleb Grace Previews Two New Heroes from On the Doorstep

“When I call or whistle begin to come after me – you will see the way I go – but only in pairs, mind, about five minutes between each pair of you. Bombur is fattest and will do for two, he had better come alone and last.”]]>FFG3571 <![CDATA[There Is a Long Road Yet]]>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMTLead Developer Caleb Grace Previews the Scenarios from On the Doorstep

“You are a very fine person, Mr. Baggins, and I am very fond of you; but you are only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all!”
    –Gandalf, The Hobbit

In September, we announced the upcoming release of the...

]]>FFG3522 <![CDATA[The Stuff of Nightmares]]>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMTRetailers, Support Your The Lord of the Rings Players with Game Night Kits

“He noticed a place of dense black shadow ahead of him, black even for that forest, like a patch of midnight that had never been cleared away. As he drew nearer, he saw that it was made by spider-webs one behind and over and tangled with another. Suddenly he saw, too, that there were spiders...

]]>FFG3479 <![CDATA[ Encounter at Amon Dîn]]>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMTAnnouncing the Third Adventure Pack in the Against the Shadow Cycle

“The beacons of Gondor are alight, calling for aid. War is kindled. See, there is the fire on Amon Dîn.”
    –Gandalf, The Return of the King

Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce the upcoming...

]]>FFG3472 <![CDATA[The Battles Begin]]>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMTThe Lord of the Rings: Heirs of Númenor Is Now Available

It was night again ere news came. A man rode in haste from the fords, saying that a host had issued from Minas Morgul and was already drawing nigh to Osgiliath; and it had been joined by regiments from the South, Haradrim, cruel and tall.
    –J.R.R....

]]>FFG3442 <![CDATA[Clarity in the Heat of Battle]]>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT Lead Developer Lukas Litzsinger on the Battles of Heirs of Númenor

“Still we fight on, holding all the west shores of Anduin; and those who shelter behind us give us praise if ever they hear our name: much praise but little help.”
    –Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring]]>FFG3439 <![CDATA[Through a Forest, Darkly]]>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMTPlayers Return to Middle-earth at the FFG World Championship Weekend

In September, we posted our schedule of events for FFG’s World Championship Weekend (pdf, 2.1 MB). Fans of ]]>FFG3398 <![CDATA[The Drúadan Forest]]>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAnnouncing the Second Adventure Pack in the Against the Shadow Cycle

“The enemy is on the road not in the hills. You hear the Woses, the Wild Men of the Woods: thus they talk together from afar. They still haunt the Drúadan Forest, it is said. Remnants of an older time they be, living few and secretly, wild and wary as...

]]>FFG3379 <![CDATA[The Battle of Lake-town]]>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTThis Print on Demand Scenario for The Lord of the Rings Is Now Available

Every vessel in the town was filled with water, every warrior was armed, every arrow and dart was ready, and the bridge to the land was thrown down and destroyed, before the roar of Smaug’s terrible approach grew loud, and the lake rippled red as fire beneath the awful beating...

]]>FFG3340 <![CDATA[The Steward's Fear]]>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMTAnnouncing the First Adventure Pack in the Against the Shadow Cycle

Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce the upcoming release of The Steward’s Fear, the first Adventure Pack of the new Against the Shadow cycle for The Lord of the Rings:...

]]>FFG3333 <![CDATA[Battles and Battlegrounds]]>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMTA Spotlight on Heirs of Númenor for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game

“And what of Cair Andros?” said the Prince. “That, too, must be held, if Osgiliath is defended. Let us not forget the danger on our left.”
    –J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King]]>FFG3264 <![CDATA[The Hobbit: On the Doorstep]]>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:00:00 GMTAnnouncing the Action-Packed Second Half of The Hobbit Saga Expansion

“You must either go through or give up your quest. And I am not going to allow you to back out now, Mr Baggins.”
    –Gandalf addressing Bilbo Baggins, The Hobbit

Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce the upcoming...

]]>FFG3254 <![CDATA[Heirs of Númenor]]>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMTAnnouncing the Second Deluxe Expansion for The Lord of the Rings

“Believe not that in the land of Gondor the blood of Númenor is spent, nor all its pride and dignity forgotten. By our valour the wild folk of the East are still restrained, and the terror of Morgul kept at bay; and thus alone are peace and freedom maintained in the...

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