Lord of the Rings: The Voice of Isengard Expansion

Board Game Geek Reviews

1. 9 out of 10

   cardiner

   Much harder than previous expansions and cycles, lost and had to recraft the deck Loved the more expanded story and end of the adventure closure flavour text Altho Time and Card draw punish felt annoying at first the completion of first adventure were much more satisfying than any previous quest as it actually presented challenge and we really had to corporate to complete it

2. bigf00t

   Acquired as part of large bundle for $100 in Gottacon 2015 Auction New in shrink Sold as part of bundle on BGG for $120

3. 9 out of 10

   jax900

   Scenarios: - The Fords of Isen - rather solid scenario, be it not very distinctive one. Despite 'Time X' and punishing cards in hand mechanics. These both work fine (I grew to like them) even if they are not quite justified thematically (except for Time 5 on stage 1). - To Catch an Orc - ambigious feelings. It seems VERY hard at first. And frustrating instead of challengingly enjoyable (just like some Heirs of Númenor scenarios). But it looks like you can tame the beast after a couple of plays... and possibly get some fun... - Into Fangorn - ambigious feelings too. I surely appreciate the general idea, Huorns' abilities and the atmosphere, but the scenario suffers from the fundamental design flaw: it's ridiculously easy when your party starts with low/very low threat level and can generate substantial questing power quickly. Then you just race through stages 1 and 2 never worrying about slow-moving and slow-reacting Huorns and their powerful abilities. All their potential to create an exciting and gripping struggle is not fulfilled... :(