Game Description

A dark shadow stretches from Mordor, while the Eye of Sauron scans Middle-earth. The hour has come, and the Fellowship gathers for the final, desperate defense. In The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, you will step into the shoes of the Fellowship of the Ring, fighting to protect the free peoples and destroy the One Ring, or you will assume the role of Sauron, hunting Frodo and Sam while your hordes besiege enemy cities. The fate of Middle-earth is in your hands in this captivating Lord of the Rings board game for 2 players.

Prepare for an intense and strategic gaming experience, unfolding in three successive chapters, each with similar dynamics but increasing challenges. Each turn, you will have the opportunity to enhance your abilities, accumulate valuable treasures, expand your influence throughout Middle-earth, rally the Races to your cause, or advance the Ring Quest. Card selection is crucial: you can draw from a display of face-down and face-up cards, choosing whether to play them for immediate benefits or discard them to acquire coins. Every decision counts in this 2-player strategy game.

Victory in The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth can be achieved in three distinct ways, adding depth and replayability to each game. You can triumph through:

• The Ring Quest: For the Fellowship, victory comes when Frodo and Sam reach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. For Sauron, victory is yours if the Nazgûl capture Frodo and Sam, seizing the precious artifact.
• Racial Support: By collecting 6 different Race symbols on your green cards, you will rally the support of the races of Middle-earth and win immediately.
• Conquest of Middle-earth: If a player establishes their presence in all 7 regions (with a Fortress and/or at least 1 Unit), they will secure dominance and victory.

With a duration of approximately 30 minutes, this fast 30-minute game offers a tense experience rich in strategic choices, ideal for those seeking an epic duel in Middle-earth. Published by Repos Production in 2024, it is the perfect title for lovers of Lord of the Rings board games.