Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
From the box back "Plot your strategy in this classic battlefield game! Characters from the Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy come together in this classic battle of good versus evil.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Area Movement
Move pieces between connected regions rather than along individual spaces.
Secret Unit Deployment
Place or assign units secretly before their positions are revealed.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has different abilities, restrictions, or strategic advantages.
Memory
Remember previously revealed information, positions, or sequences.
Read the full game description
From the box back "Plot your strategy in this classic battlefield game! Characters from the Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy come together in this classic battle of good versus evil. Gandalf, Legolas, and Frodo and other forces of good stand side by side on the gameboard map as they face off against the Witch-king, Saruman, and Ringwraiths and the forces of evil. You and your opponent secretly place your army, strongholds, and flag on the gameboard. Now the battle begins. Move and attack cautiously for victory goes to the strongest. Capture the enemy's flag first and win! Three variations of gameplay. Gameboard, 40 gray pieces, 40 beige pieces, Label sheet, and Instructions."