Lord of the Rings
2003Reiner Knizia
2 - 5 players
20 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
A kids' game, with some minor decision points. Players move from the Shire to Mount Doom, attempting to be the first hobbit to rid the world of the dark lord, Sauron. Along the way, they encounter friends to guide them or foes that can hinder their progress to Mount Doom. As the hobbits move through Middle-Earth the flying Nazgul are constantly trying to thwart their progress. Also included in the game is a slightly more advanced version, where through the use of the Palantir, hobbits are discovered and delayed as they approach Mordor. Do not confuse this kids game with The Lord of the Rings, the cooperative game of the same name and by the same author!
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Lord of the Rings has 2 videos from 1 creator: 1 review and 1 playthrough. They date from January 2026.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings - Children's Game: Review" by David Niecikowski, PhD. To see it played, watch "J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings - Children's Game: How to Play & Play Through" by David Niecikowski, PhD.
If you like it, try Ra, Rebirth, The Quest for El Dorado and My City, also by Reiner Knizia.
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About Lord of the Rings
From BoardGameGeek:
A kids' game, with some minor decision points. Players move from the Shire to Mount Doom, attempting to be the first hobbit to rid the world of the dark lord, Sauron. Along the way, they encounter friends to guide them or foes that can hinder their progress to Mount Doom. As the hobbits move through Middle-Earth the flying Nazgul are constantly trying to thwart their progress. Also included in the game is a slightly more advanced version, where through the use of the Palantir, hobbits are discovered and delayed as they approach Mordor. Do not confuse this kids game with The Lord of the Rings, the cooperative game of the same name and by the same author!
Designer
Reiner Knizia
Artists
Ingrid Schubert, Dieter Schubert
Publisher
999 Games
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Mechanics
Area MovementRoll and Move