Asmodee The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths Expansion (JME05)

JME05: Asmodee The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth – Shadowed Paths is a cooperative campaign expansion for the core game. It adds a thirteen-scenario campaign, new heroes, enemies, terrain, and items, but requires the separately sold core set.

At a glance

Adds a thirteen-scenario campaign set along Mirkwood and the abandoned halls of Moria.
Adds heroes, enemies, terrain, and items for use in Journeys in Middle-earth adventures.
Designed for cooperative play by 1-5 players.
The companion app guides adventures and the campaign, according to the listing.

Price

$79.49Save 21%

Reference price: ~~$99.99~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Offers a substantial new campaign alongside additional heroes, adversaries, terrain, and items.
Cooperative play supports solo sessions or a group of up to five.
Customer feedback specifically notes that the expansion can make previously mediocre items more viable.

Cons

Requires The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth Core Set, which is sold separately.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Identity
Brand	Asmodee
Model	JME05
Expansion for	The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth
Genre	Strategy
Language	English

Gameplay
Players	1-5
Play style	cooperative
Recommended age	14 years and up
Estimated playing time	120 minutes
Campaign	thirteen-scenario campaign

Dimensions and handling
Dimensions listed	11.63 x 11.63 x 2.88 inches
Weight listed	1.58 kg

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

This is an expansion rather than a standalone game. The listing gives 120 minutes as the estimated playing time, while its title advertises 60+ minutes, so session length is not stated consistently. The listed age description says “Kid,” but the recommended age is 14 years and up. Confirm which duration and age guidance apply to the selected listing.

What’s in the box

Included

Game

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Existing Journeys in Middle-earth owners looking for another campaign and more game content.
Groups or solo players who enjoy cooperative fantasy adventures and can accommodate sessions listed at 120 minutes.

Less suited to

Anyone who does not own the Journeys in Middle-earth Core Set and does not plan to obtain it.
Buyers seeking a standalone board game or a reliably short session.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 554 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights enjoyment of the gameplay, including family play, and positive impressions of the expansion. One reported benefit is that it makes previously mediocre items more viable. That is relevant to players seeking added options and item usefulness, though it does not change the requirement for the separately sold core set. Aggregate ratings are largely five-star, but ratings alone do not establish why customers responded positively.