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Middle-earth

Middle-earth

1995·Coleman Charlton

1 - 5 players
90 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

From BoardGameGeek

ICE's now-out-of-print CCG (they lost their license to produce Middle-Earth products in 1999). Players take the role of the Istari, or Wizards - most familiarly Gandalf, Saruman, and Radagast, but also Pallando and Alatar - in the struggle against Sauron in Middle-Earth. Each player competes to bring the greatest strength to bear against the Shadow, including Factions such as the Riders of Rohan or the Great Eagles, allies like Gwaihir or Shadowfax, items such as the lost Palantiri, Glamdring, or Narsil, and the completion of various quests - from the relatively straightforward rescue of prisoners through the involved Reforging of the Sword that was Broken, restoration of the White Tree to Minas Tirith, or the quest of quests, the destruction of the One Ring. Players build decks in which half are composed of resource cards and half of hazards, dedicated to the stopping of your opponent. This is where the big bad guys come in, with cards for the 9 Nazgul, a couple of Dragons (Smaug being the recognizable one), Shelob, and the Balrog.

Middle-earth

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A Solo Player's Guide to Middle Earth CCG | How to Get Started, Overview & Solo Review1:02:36

A Solo Player's Guide to Middle Earth CCG | How to Get Started, Overview & Solo Review

AzureDeath | Solo Board Gaming

AzureDeath | Solo Board Gaming

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Middle-earth CCG - Open World, Solo Mode as a Nazgul2:35:00

Middle-earth CCG - Open World, Solo Mode as a Nazgul

Which Middle-earth video should I watch?

Middle-earth has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 review and 1 playthrough. They date from 2021 to November 2025.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "A Solo Player's Guide to Middle Earth CCG | How to Get Started, Overview & Solo Review" by AzureDeath | Solo Board Gaming. To see it played, watch "Middle-earth CCG - Open World, Solo Mode as a Nazgul".

If you like it, try Clash of Wills: Shiloh 1862 and Quests of Shadowgate, also by Coleman Charlton, or Guilty Gear: Strive – The Board Game and Pokémon Trading Card Game, which share several of its mechanics.

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A Solo Player's Guide to Middle Earth CCG | How to Get Started, Overview & Solo ReviewReview1:02:36

A Solo Player's Guide to Middle Earth CCG | How to Get Started, Overview & Solo Review

AzureDeath | Solo Board Gaming

AzureDeath | Solo Board Gaming

Middle-earth CCG - Open World, Solo Mode as a NazgulPlaythrough2:35:00

Middle-earth CCG - Open World, Solo Mode as a Nazgul

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About Middle-earth

From BoardGameGeek:

ICE's now-out-of-print CCG (they lost their license to produce Middle-Earth products in 1999). Players take the role of the Istari, or Wizards - most familiarly Gandalf, Saruman, and Radagast, but also Pallando and Alatar - in the struggle against Sauron in Middle-Earth. Each player competes to bring the greatest strength to bear against the Shadow, including Factions such as the Riders of Rohan or the Great Eagles, allies like Gwaihir or Shadowfax, items such as the lost Palantiri, Glamdring, or Narsil, and the completion of various quests - from the relatively straightforward rescue of prisoners through the involved Reforging of the Sword that was Broken, restoration of the White Tree to Minas Tirith, or the quest of quests, the destruction of the One Ring. Players build decks in which half are composed of resource cards and half of hazards, dedicated to the stopping of your opponent. This is where the big bad guys come in, with cards for the 9 Nazgul, a couple of Dragons (Smaug being the recognizable one), Shelob, and the Balrog.

Designer

Coleman Charlton

Artists

Stefano Baldo, Rob Alexander, Eric David Anderson, Randy Asplund-Faith, Doug Beekman, Melissa Benson, Derek Carbonneau, Steven Cavallo and 47 more

Publisher

999 Games

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