When fans of J.R.R. Tolkien are asked to consider what scene is the most iconic in his legendarium, Riddles in the Dark easily ranks among them. This scene has it all; mystery, suspense, an eerie setting, the creepy Gollum, and the hero of "The Hobbit," Bilbo Baggins. The game also contains all these, and a … Continue reading Dungeons Deep and Caverns Dim
It's safe to say that I was taken by surprise by this game. I entered in April 2014 and after a year of dabbling in the game, I realized that I wanted to get everything, NOW! I very quickly outgrew my old core set box, the staple of game storage from the the onset. This … Continue reading Storage solutions: Dave Walsh of Card Talk
The second scenario in the first Hobbit box, Over Hill and Under Hill, continues the story right where the first scenario leaves off. For those interested in continuing the story using the same deck that they used in "We Must Away, Ere Break of Day," know right now that it is possible because I've done … Continue reading Over the Misty Mountains Grim
In 2013, Fantasy Flight released its first saga expansion for Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. This was a departure from the normal deluxe expansion followed by a six adventure pack cycle. The saga expansions were designed with taking the player through the actual story of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, and later, The Lord of the … Continue reading We Must Away, Ere Break of Day
