The fate of Middle-earth is in your hands in Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, a thrilling strategy game where players choose their allegiance and prepare for a battle that will decide the future of the free races. Will you join the Fellowship of the Ring, defending the free peoples and striving to destroy the One Ring? Or will you take on the role of Sauron, relentlessly pursuing Frodo and Sam, deploying your dark forces to bring ruin to the enemy cities? The choices are yours in this epic confrontation!
The game unfolds over three exciting chapters, each packed with strategic depth and decision-making. On your turn, you’ll strengthen your skills, gather treasures, rally the races of Middle-earth to your cause, and advance the Quest of the Ring. As you progress, you’ll carefully select cards from a display of face-down and face-up cards, each with its own cost and benefit. Whether playing the card to gain its advantage or discarding it for coins, every move counts in this battle for Middle-earth’s survival.
With gameplay for 2+ players aged 10 and up, Duel for Middle-earth brings iconic moments from the Lord of the Rings saga to life, requiring you to make the most of your resources and strategic placement. Use Landmark tiles to place fortresses on the central board and gain powerful advantages. The ultimate question remains: Will you be the hero or the villain in the greatest battle Middle-earth has ever known?