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The Hobbit

The Hobbit

2010·Reiner Knizia

2 - 5 players
30 - 45 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes

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The Hobbit is a novel that tells the tale of a diminutive hero that, with the help of a group of stalwart dwarves, sets off to infiltrate Smaug's lair in an effort to plunder the dragon's vast hoard of treasure. Now it's your turn to take on the roles of the dwarves, aiding Bilbo in his monumental quest to defy the odds and become a legend... The Hobbit is a board game of adventure and treasure for 2-5 players. On his quest to the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo Baggins will need assistance and guidance from his stoic dwarf companions. As one of these dwarves, it is your responsibility to aide Bilbo on his journey and ensure that you recover the treasure that is destined for you. Conceived by acclaimed designer Reiner Knizia, The Hobbit features elegant game play, combining strategic card play with the unpredictability of dice rolling. The objective of the game is to be the player who accumulates the most treasure by the end of the adventure. Treasure is won through Adventure Cards, which are drawn when Bilbo enters an Adventure Space. Adventure Cards present players with a challenge that can be overcome by using the game's custom dice. Bilbo's dwarven companions have three stats that influence their ability to complete Adventures: Cunning, Strength, and Initiative. Cunning allows the player to re-roll dice when resolving Adventure Cards, Strength provides a number of axes to Adventure checks, and finally Initiative determines which player draws the Adventure Card first and how many shields they will contribute to battle.

The Hobbit

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How To Setup And Play The Hobbit (2010)38:14

How To Setup And Play The Hobbit (2010)

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Review

Knizia in 5 Minutes. 103 The Hobbit12:16

Knizia in 5 Minutes. 103 The Hobbit

Doug Adams

Doug Adams

Which video should I watch for The Hobbit?

The Hobbit has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 review and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from 2022 to October 2026.

To learn the rules, start with "How To Setup And Play The Hobbit (2010)" by Lance's Board Game Stuff, which runs 38 min.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "Knizia in 5 Minutes. 103 The Hobbit" by Doug Adams.

If you like it, try Ra, Rebirth, The Quest for El Dorado and My City, also by Reiner Knizia.

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Knizia in 5 Minutes. 103 The HobbitReview12:16

Knizia in 5 Minutes. 103 The Hobbit

Doug Adams

Doug Adams

How To Setup And Play The Hobbit (2010)How to play38:14

How To Setup And Play The Hobbit (2010)

Lance's Board Game Stuff

Lance's Board Game Stuff

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About The Hobbit

From BoardGameGeek:

The Hobbit is a novel that tells the tale of a diminutive hero that, with the help of a group of stalwart dwarves, sets off to infiltrate Smaug's lair in an effort to plunder the dragon's vast hoard of treasure. Now it's your turn to take on the roles of the dwarves, aiding Bilbo in his monumental quest to defy the odds and become a legend... The Hobbit is a board game of adventure and treasure for 2-5 players. On his quest to the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo Baggins will need assistance and guidance from his stoic dwarf companions. As one of these dwarves, it is your responsibility to aide Bilbo on his journey and ensure that you recover the treasure that is destined for you. Conceived by acclaimed designer Reiner Knizia, The Hobbit features elegant game play, combining strategic card play with the unpredictability of dice rolling. The objective of the game is to be the player who accumulates the most treasure by the end of the adventure. Treasure is won through Adventure Cards, which are drawn when Bilbo enters an Adventure Space. Adventure Cards present players with a challenge that can be overcome by using the game's custom dice. Bilbo's dwarven companions have three stats that influence their ability to complete Adventures: Cunning, Strength, and Initiative. Cunning allows the player to re-roll dice when resolving Adventure Cards, Strength provides a number of axes to Adventure checks, and finally Initiative determines which player draws the Adventure Card first and how many shields they will contribute to battle.

Designer

Reiner Knizia

Artists

John Howe, Michaela Kienle, Andrew Navaro

Publisher

999 Games

Categories

AdventureCard GameFantasyBooks & Novels

Mechanics

Auction / BiddingDice RollingHand ManagementArea Movement
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