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The Battle of Five Armies (2014)

2 players · 90–240 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.9 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
90–240 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.9/10

Best for 2 players aged 13+ who like adventure games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 90–240 min.

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About The Battle of Five Armies

The Climactic Battle of the Hobbit, by the team that brought you War of the Ring!

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AdventureFantasyFightingMiniaturesNovel-basedWargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Hand Management · Designer: Roberto Di Meglio, Marco Maggi, Francesco Nepitello

Players: 2P

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The Battle of Five Armies FAQ

How many players is The Battle of Five Armies?
The Battle of Five Armies plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 13 and up.
How long does The Battle of Five Armies take to play?
A game of The Battle of Five Armies takes 90–240 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Battle of Five Armies any good?
The Battle of Five Armies rates 7.9/10 from 2,321 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / fantasy game built around area majority / influence, area movement, dice rolling.