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Sauron

Sauron

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) · 1977
2120 min10+ yrs2.6/5 complexity5.8 BGG#20.336 BGG509CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Sauron?

From J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, "Sauron" is a simulation of the Battle of Dagorlad from the 2nd Age of between Sauron and the forces of the Free Peoples (elves, men and dwarves) outside the main gate of Mordor.

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Sauron box art
official art · SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

From J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, "Sauron" is a simulation of the Battle of Dagorlad from the 2nd Age of between Sauron and the forces of the Free Peoples (elves, men and dwarves) outside the main gate of Mordor.

Part of the SPI Middle Earth trilogy along with War of the Ring and Gondor: The Siege of Minas Tirith.

game anatomy
Complexity2.6 / 5
BGG rating5.8 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
120 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#20.336
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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Sauron cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Sauron cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Sauron?
Sauron is a fantasy game, for 2 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Sauron — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Sauron support?
Sauron is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Sauron take?
A game of Sauron takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Sauron for?
Sauron is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Sauron?
Sauron has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.6 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Sauron new.

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