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Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise – Das Spiel zum Film
2012
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
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Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise – Das Spiel zum Film is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Andreas Schmidt and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: In Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise - Das Spiel zum Film, each player will set off with his two dwarfs on a shared, yet perilous journey with the hobbit Bilbo Baggins. Along the way, they will encounter trolls, dangerous orcs, voracious wights, vicious spiders, and – if they're lucky – the wizard Gandalf, who will lend his support. In the Misty Mountains, Bilbo will find the One Ring, with which he must defy many hidden dangers. Should the players make it through Mirkwood, they all win together. What's in the box: 1 rulebook 1 game board 1 6-sided die 1 ring 8 dwarf pawns (2 in each of the four player colors) 1 Bilbo pawn (violet) 1 Gandalf pawn (grey) 1 Orc Stone token 118 playing cards: 20 movement cards (5 in each of the four player colors) 10 Trollshaws adventure cards 16 Misty Mountains adventure cards 44 Shire playing cards 16 Rivendell playing cards 12 Carrock playing cards
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- Devir
- Kaissa Chess & Games
- Hobby World
- Galakta
- Giochi Uniti
- KOSMOS
- 999 Games
- Filosofia Éditions
Questions and answers
Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise – Das Spiel zum Film supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise – Das Spiel zum Film is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise – Das Spiel zum Film for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise – Das Spiel zum Film has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise – Das Spiel zum Film belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise – Das Spiel zum Film are: Andreas Schmidt. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Der Hobbit: Eine unerwartete Reise – Das Spiel zum Film as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.