THIS IS AN EXPANSION TO LORD OF THE RINGS THE CARD GAME: This is not a standalone product. A copy of The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Core Set and A Shadow in the East deluxe expansion is required to play. COOPERATIVE ADVENTURE GAME: This epic card game puts players in control of the most powerful characters and artifacts of Middle-earth. Select heroes, gather allies, acquire artifacts and coordinate your efforts to face Middle-earths most dangerous fiends. Work together to overcome the obstacles and claim victory! THE DARK OF MIRKWOOD: Brave the perils of forest and cave in this 82-card expansion that features two scenarios! A group of wicked Goblins have raided a settlement on the eaves of Mirkwood, taking the woodmen as their captives. Pursue them into the forest in The Oath, and venture deep into their lair to perform a daring rescue in The Caves of Nibin-D?m. EXPAND YOUR GAME: Two repackaged scenarios from the limited edition starter set can be played both as a two-scenario mini campaign or as part of the Mirkwood Paths campaign that begins in the revised core set. Seventeen new boon and burden cards that can help or hinder the players throughout the entire campaign to keep gameplay fresh and exciting. NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This epic adventure board game for adults and teens is made for 1 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 14 and older. Average playtime is approximately 30 to 90 minutes.