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Der Hobbit: Smaugs Einöde
2013
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 2 players
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Der Hobbit: Smaugs Einöde is a board game released in 2013 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 and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
The hobbits' unexpected journey continues in Der Hobbit: Smaugs Einöde. In Mirkwood, Bilbo and his comrades meet sneaky spiders and must flee from hostile wood elves, but the most dangerous enemy proves to be the dragon Smaug, who sets out to destroy Bilbo and the hobbits, attacking them again and again, only to see himself pushed back. Will the hobbits be able to reach the Lonely Mountain? Only by working together can the players win this game. Contents: 1 rule book 1 game board 1 6-sided die 1 Ring 1 Smaug token 1 Bilbo pawn 1 Gandalf pawn 8 dwarf pawns (2 for each of the 4 player colors) 120 playing cards: 47 Beorn's House cards 16 Mirkwood cards 16 Erebor cards 16 Esgaroth cards 8 treasure chamber cards 1 card "Thorin's Key"
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Questions and answers
Der Hobbit: Smaugs Einöde 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: Smaugs Einöde 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: Smaugs Einöde 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: Smaugs Einöde has a complexity rating of 1.4 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: Smaugs Einöde belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Cooperative Game. 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: Smaugs Einöde 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: Smaugs Einöde 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.