Built on the award-winning Ascension deckbuilding system, this standalone game introduces new mechanics inspired by the opening of Tolkien's legendary adventure. Each playthrough offers new strategic choices as you build your deck, earn Honor, and resist the corrupting influence of The One Ring.
Play on its own or combine it with The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Ascension and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Ascension to create an even larger deckbuilding experience.
Includes:
Complete standalone deckbuilding game for 1–4 players
Beautifully illustrated cards featuring iconic characters, locations, and artifacts
Thematic mechanics inspired by the first volume of the trilogy
Premium full-color game board
Honor Tokens, tracker components, and everything needed to play
Compatible with all other The Lord of the Rings: Ascension standalone games
Near Mint condition cards show minimal or no wear from play or handling and will have an unmarked surface, crisp corners, and otherwise pristine edges outside of minimal handling. Near Mint condition cards appear 'fresh out of the pack,' with edges and surfaces virtually free from all flaws. '
'
'
'
Lightly Played (LP)'
Lightly Played condition cards can have slight border or corner wear, or possibly minor scratches. No major defects are present, and there are less than 4 total flaws on the card. Lightly Played condition foils may have slight fading or indications of wear on the card face. '
'
'
'
Moderately Played (MP)'
Moderately Played condition cards have moderate wear, or flaws apparent to the naked eye. Moderately Played condition cards can show moderate border wear, mild corner wear, water damage, scratches , creases or fading, light dirt buildup, or any combination of these defects. '
'
'
'
Heavily Played (HP)'
Heavily Played condition cards exhibit signs of heavy wear. Heavily Played condition cards may include cards that have significant creasing, folding, severe water damage, heavy whitening, heavy border wear, and /or tearing. '
'
'
'
Damaged (D)'
Damaged condition cards show obvious tears, bends, or creases that could make the card illegal for tournament play, even when sleeved. Damaged condition cards have massive border wear, possible writing or major inking (ex. white-bordered cards with black-markered front borders), massive corner wear, prevalent scratching, folds, creases or tears. '