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Lord of the Rings (2003)

2–5 players · 20 min · age 6+ · ★ 5.9 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
20 min
Age
6+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
5.9/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 6+ who like adventure games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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Lord of the Rings board game box cover

About Lord of the Rings

A kids' game, with some minor decision points. Players move from the Shire to Mount Doom, attempting to be the first hobbit to rid the world of the dark lord, Sauron. Along the way, they encounter friends to guide them or foes that can hinder their progress to Mount Doom. As the hobbits move through Middle-Earth the flying Nazgul are constantly trying to thwart their progress. Also included in the game is a slightly more advanced version, where through the use of the Palantir…

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AdventureChildrens GameNovel-based

Mechanics: Point to Point Movement, Roll / Spin and Move · Designer: Reiner Knizia

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Lord of the Rings FAQ

How many players is Lord of the Rings?
Lord of the Rings plays with 2–5 players, ages 6 and up.
How long does Lord of the Rings take to play?
A game of Lord of the Rings takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Lord of the Rings any good?
Lord of the Rings rates 5.9/10 from 526 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / childrens game game built around point to point movement, roll / spin and move.