The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth / Similar games

18 games like The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth

The best games like The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth are Mansions of Madness Second Edition, Dungeons & Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Board Game and Zombicide Black Plague — the closest of 18 ranked alternatives, scored by shared mechanics and category. Mansions of Madness Second Edition shares adventure, fantasy, fighting with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth.

Every alternative below links to its own The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth-style fact page, drawn from MeeplePick’s adventure / fantasy shelf.

Ranked by shared category (3 pts) and mechanics (2 pts), bonus within 0.7 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 2.6 weight, then BoardGameGeek’s Bayesian rating — one entry per series, 18 shown.

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   1. Mansions of Madness Second Edition (2016)

   1–5 players · 120–180 min · ★ 8.1 · Medium · See Mansions of Madness Second Edition alternatives →

   Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Role Playing · 7 shared tags · 3 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (50%)

   vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–5 players · ~60 min longer · same complexity

   Check price for Mansions of Madness Second Edition →
2. 

   2. Dungeons & Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Board Game (2011)

   1–5 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium · See Dungeons & Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Board Game alternatives →

   Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Novel-based, Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Role Playing · 8 shared tags · 3 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (50%)

   vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–5 players · ~30 min shorter · same complexity

   Check price for Dungeons & Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Board Game →
3. 

   3. Zombicide Black Plague (2015)

   1–6 players · 60–180 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium · See Zombicide Black Plague alternatives →

   Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game · 7 shared tags · 3 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (50%)

   vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–5 players · scales to 6 · ~30 min longer · same complexity

   Check price for Zombicide Black Plague →
4. 

   4. Warhammer Quest (1995)

   1–4 players · 120 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium

   Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Role Playing · 7 shared tags · 3 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (50%)

   vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–4 players · ~30 min longer · same complexity
5. 

   5. Arcadia Quest (2014)

   2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium · See Arcadia Quest alternatives →

   Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Modular Board, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game · 6 shared tags · 2 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (33%)

   vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 2–4 players · ~30 min shorter · same complexity
6. 

   6. The City of Kings (2018)

   1–4 players · 45–180 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium

   Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Role Playing, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game · 7 shared tags · 4 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (67%)

   vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–4 players · ~23 min longer · +0.6 heavier
7. 

   7. Bloodborne The Board Game (2021)

   1–4 players · 45–75 min · ★ 8.1 · Medium

   Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Miniatures, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Cooperative Game, Deck, Modular Board · 7 shared tags · 4 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (67%)

   vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–4 players · ~30 min shorter · +0.4 heavier
8. 

   8. Gloomhaven (2017)

   1–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.8 · Medium-heavy · See Gloomhaven alternatives →

   Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Cooperative Game · 6 shared tags · 2 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (33%)

   vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–4 players · about the same length · +1.3 heavier
9. 

   9. Claustrophobia (2009)

   2 players · 45 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium-light · See Claustrophobia alternatives →

   Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Modular Board, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game · 6 shared tags · 2 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (33%)

   vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: both play at 2 · ~45 min shorter · same complexity
10. 

    10. Mice and Mystics (2012)

    1–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium · See Mice and Mystics alternatives →

    Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Role Playing · 6 shared tags · 2 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (33%)

    vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–4 players · ~15 min shorter · same complexity
11. 

    11. Mechs vs. Minions (2016)

    2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium-light · See Mechs vs. Minions alternatives →

    Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Modular Board · 5 shared tags · 2 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (33%)

    vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 2–4 players · about the same length · same complexity
12. 

    12. Advanced Heroquest (1989)

    1–5 players · 120 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium

    Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Role Playing · 7 shared tags · 3 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (50%)

    vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–5 players · ~30 min longer · +0.3 heavier
13. 

    13. Massive Darkness (2017)

    1–6 players · 120 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium · See Massive Darkness alternatives →

    Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Modular Board · 6 shared tags · 2 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (33%)

    vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–5 players · scales to 6 · ~30 min longer · same complexity
14. 

    14. Sword & Sorcery Immortal Souls (2017)

    1–5 players · 60–90 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium-heavy · See Sword & Sorcery Immortal Souls alternatives →

    Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Role Playing · 7 shared tags · 3 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (50%)

    vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–5 players · ~15 min shorter · +1.5 heavier
15. 

    15. Arena The Contest (2019)

    1–8 players · 45–90 min · ★ 8.9 · Medium

    Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Modular Board · 6 shared tags · 2 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (33%)

    vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–5 players · scales to 8 · ~22 min shorter · +0.2 heavier
16. 

    16. War of the Ring Second Edition (2012)

    2–4 players · 150–180 min · ★ 8.5 · Medium-heavy · See War of the Ring Second Edition alternatives →

    Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Novel-based, Campaign / Battle Card Driven · 6 shared tags · 1 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (17%)

    vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 2–4 players · ~75 min longer · +1.6 heavier
17. 

    17. Adventure Tactics Domianne's Tower (2021)

    1–5 players · 45–90 min · ★ 8.3 · Medium

    Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Cooperative Game, Role Playing · 7 shared tags · 3 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (50%)

    vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–5 players · ~22 min shorter · same complexity
18. 

    18. Dark Souls The Board Game (2017)

    1–4 players · 90–120 min · ★ 6.6 · Medium · See Dark Souls The Board Game alternatives →

    Shares with The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Deck, Modular Board, Role Playing · 7 shared tags · 4 of The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth’s 6 mechanics (67%)

    vs The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth: overlaps at 1–4 players · ~15 min longer · +0.6 heavier

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