# Journeys in Middle-earth

> Board

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1446642892](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1446642892)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1446642892`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fantasy Flight Games
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (176 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2019-04-17
- **Size:** 486 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/journeys-in-middle-earth/id1446642892)
- **Website:** [https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/the-lord-of-the-rings-journeys-in-middle-earth/](https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/the-lord-of-the-rings-journeys-in-middle-earth/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/more/privacy-policy/](https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/more/privacy-policy/)

## Description

A companion app for the Journeys in Middle-earth board game from Fantasy Flight Games. It enables 1-5 players to embark on fully cooperative Tolkien adventures, guiding you through encounters as you explore Middle-earth together.

The app handles encounter setup, tracks heroes' inventory and skills, and resolves combat, letting your group focus on strategy, teamwork, and storytelling.

## Rankings

- #115,684 — Overall

## Review summary

User feedback largely views Journeys in Middle-earth as a strong, immersive companion to the board game, with clear rules and well-thought design that enhances the experience. The addition of non-book campaigns and solo-play options are frequently praised, as is the ability to save progress. Common drawbacks center on monetization and reliability: paid expansions for campaigns, frequent crashes and loading issues, and lack of cloud saves or cross-device syncing. Some users also cite cramped mobile UI and uneven audio/narration. More campaigns, stability, and multi-device support are desired.

### Pros

- The app is a strong, essential companion to the LOTR board game and enhances gameplay.
- Rules are clear and the app is well thought out and easy to learn.
- Campaigns beyond the core stories add variety and value.
- Supports solo play and adds atmospheric elements (narration/background music).
- Saves progress and keeps the game state across sessions.

### Cons

- Paid expansions/content required for additional campaigns; many reviews complain about extra cost.
- Reliability issues: crashes, 'loading assets' problems, and startup failures.
- Lack of cross-device save/sync; no cloud login or transferable saves; family-sharing issues.
- Mobile UI can be cramped and some users want features like scrolling back and more narration.
- Sound is inconsistent or missing on some devices.

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