The Lord of the Rings: Strategy Battle Game (2005)

About this game

From the Core Rules: "Welcome to Games Workshop's The Lord of the Rings strategy battle game - the game of adventure and battles in the world of Middle-Earth." Core Rules include sections detailing: Basic Rules - Movement, Shooting, and Fighting Phases Advanced Rules - Courage, Magical Powers, Wargear, Cavalry The Fortress - Fighting in the Fortress, Besieging a Fortress, Siege Engines and Towers Scenarios Forces - Collecting, Painting & Modelling Core Rules are 240 pages, and combine all previous editions with updated information from the previous system. A complete line of plastic and metal miniatures which showcase the heroes and armies of Middle-Earth are sold separately. Re-implements: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.8/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.