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HeroClix: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey Epic Campaign Starter Set is an expansion for HeroClix released in 2012 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Explore Middle-earth and enjoy a grand adventure with Thorin Oakenshield and Company! The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey comes alive on your tabletop with this excellent line of HeroClix mini-figures based on the blockbuster film. Special powers and Epic Abilities based off of the movie will enhance your HeroClix experience as Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey are joined by both friend and foe from the classic storyline from J.R.R. Tolkein's The Hobbit book. The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey HeroClix Campaign Starter Set contains 8 figures (including Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield)(7 exclusive) , 48 Horde Tokens, 6 Maps, Epic-level Campaign scenarios, a 2012 HeroClix Rule book, a Powers and Abilities Card, Dice, Object tokens, and Terrain tokens offering a sneak-peek into the majesty and mystery of Middle-earth as seen in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey feature film. Play a scenario across a grid-based map with figures each with unique stats and abilities and defeat your opponents.
Editions
- HeroClix: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey Epic Campaign Starter SetenWizKids (I)2012
Publishers
- WizKids (I)
Questions and answers
HeroClix: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey Epic Campaign Starter Set supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for HeroClix: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey Epic Campaign Starter Set 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 HeroClix: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey Epic Campaign Starter Set for ages 14 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.
HeroClix: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey Epic Campaign Starter Set has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
HeroClix: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey Epic Campaign Starter Set belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 catalogue lists HeroClix: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey Epic Campaign Starter Set as an expansion for HeroClix. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need HeroClix to use it. Check that your edition of HeroClix is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.