The power of Shadow threatens to engulf Middle-earth, enslaving the Free Peoples to the Dark Lord's will. A glimmer of hope lies with those willing to stand stalwart against the influence of Sauron. However, it will take the combined might of many to stand against the Dark Lord's legions, and time is growing short.

Set upon the rich backdrop of J.R.R. Tolkien's renowned fantasy world of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game is the first cooperative LCG. Designed for 1-2 players (or 4 players when combining two Core Sets), The Lord of the Rings puts players in control of a customized party of heroes armed with a variety of allies, attachments, and events from four different spheres of influence. Players combine their efforts to face off against different scenarios that are all run by the game itself.