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Expansion for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual
Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Armies of the Lord of the Rings
2018
Rules assistance for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Armies of the Lord of the Rings
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Armies of the Lord of the Rings
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Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Armies of the Lord of the Rings is an expansion for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
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About the game
The Armies of The Lord of The Rings is an expansion for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game that enables you to recreate your favourite scenes from The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy with your collection of Citadel and Forge World models. It includes all the information you need to take control of all the Heroes and armies on the tabletop – included in the 244-page hardback: 16 army lists for the forces of Good, including a brief background, points values, characteristics, special rules and Heroic Tiers for the following: The Fellowship, The Shire, The Rangers, Númenor, Minas Tirith, The Fiefdoms, The Dead of Dunharrow, Arnor, Rohan, Wildmen of Druaden, Rivendell, Lothlórien, Fangorn, The Misty Mountains, The Kingdom of Khazad-dûm, and Wanderers in the Wild; 11 army lists for the forces of Evil , including a brief background, points values, characteristics, special rules and Heroic Tiers for the following: Barad-dûr, Angmar, Mordor, Moria, Isengard, The Easterlings, Variags of Khand, The Serpent Horde, Far Harad, Corsairs of Umbar, and Sharkey's Rogues; 11 Narrative Play Scenarios based on pivotal battles: The Last Alliance, The Fall of Khazad-dûm, The Fall of Arnor, Ambush at Amon Hen, Ambush at Ithilien, The Deeping Wall is Breached, Last March of the Ents, Paths of the Druadan, The Black Ships, The Battle of Pelennor Fields, and The Battle of Bywater; A full Allies Matrix, showing which factions can work together; Army Bonuses for every faction; 269 profiles, providing rules for your favourite Heroes, Villains, Monsters and Warriors. —description from the publisher
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Armies of the Lord of the Rings 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 Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Armies of the Lord of the Rings is 60–120 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 Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Armies of the Lord of the Rings 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.
Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Armies of the Lord of the Rings belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. 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 Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Armies of the Lord of the Rings as an expansion for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual to use it. Check that your edition of Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.