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Expansion for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual
Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Scouring of the Shire
2019
Rules assistance for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Scouring of the Shire
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 90–180 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Scouring of the Shire
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Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Scouring of the Shire is an expansion for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual released in 2019 for 2 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
Saruman the White, in his rage, decimated the idyllic lands of the Shire in a cruel campaign against a peaceful people. This war became known as the Scouring of the Shire, and it showed Middle-earth once again that Hobbits rise to the occasion when called to fight for what matters most. With this expansion for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, you can play through a narrative campaign to represent the battles fought during the Scouring of the Shire. You'll learn about the rich history of the Hobbits, from the founding of the Shire to their deep links with Gandalf the Grey. The book also contains rules and background information to let you field full armies of Hobbits, including two Legendary Legions! This 80-page hardback book includes: A full history of the Shire, including a timeline of major battles and key events 16 Narrative Play scenarios, each including background, board layouts, objectives, rules and more An in-depth look at Hobbit armies, with tactics and army lists for The Shire and Sharkey’s Rogues 2 standalone Legendary Legion army lists – Defenders of the Shire and The Chief’s Ruffians New rules for using Traps in your games A handy guide to building a village of Hobbit-holes using the upgrade kit available on the ForgeWorld.com webstore Appendix with 3 additional Narrative Play scenarios representing historical battles (including rules for Golfimbul, the Orc Chieftain) —description from the publisher
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Scouring of the Shire 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 Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Scouring of the Shire is 90–180 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: Scouring of the Shire for ages 12 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: Scouring of the Shire belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point 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 Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Scouring of the Shire 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.