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The Games of Middle Earth

The Games of Middle Earth

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.) · 1977
2–360–210 min12+ yrs3.3/5 complexity7.5 BGGCouplesStrategy
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SPI boxed compilation of their three Middle Earth games: War of the Ring is the big game, and Gondor and Sauron are smaller ziplock/folio style games. The games are primarily two-player hex-and-counter wargames.

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The Games of Middle Earth box art
official art · SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

SPI boxed compilation of their three Middle Earth games: War of the Ring is the big game, and Gondor and Sauron are smaller ziplock/folio style games. The games are primarily two-player hex-and-counter wargames.

In War of the Ring, great armies battle while individual characters from the books control the fate of the One Ring. The "character game" can be played separately, to reduce playing time and complexity, and there is also a three-player scenario.

Gondor is based on the siege of Minas Tirith along with the battle outside the city gate as depicted in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings.

Sauron is a simulation of the Battle of Dagorlad, from the 2nd Age, between Sauron and the forces of the Free Peoples (elves, men, and dwarves) outside the main gate of Mordor.

game anatomy
Complexity3.3 / 5
BGG rating7.5 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
60–210 min
Players
2–3
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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The Games of Middle Earth is played by 2–3 players.
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A game of The Games of Middle Earth takes about 60–210 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Games of Middle Earth for?
The Games of Middle Earth is recommended from age 12.
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