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The Battle of Five Armies Collector's Edition
2021
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- 2 players
- 90–240 min
- 13+
- Complexity 4.2/5
For 2 players
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The Battle of Five Armies Collector's Edition is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 90–240 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Marco Maggi, Francesco Nepitello, and Roberto Di Meglio and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
The Battle of Five Armies is a stand-alone board game for two players, which recreates the fierce struggle witnessed by Bilbo Baggins at the end of his quest for the Lonely Mountain, in “The Hobbit”, the world-renowned masterpiece by J.R.R. Tolkien. Developed by the same designer team of the awarded War of the Ring board game (Francesco Nepitello, Marco Maggi and Roberto Di Meglio), The Battle of Five Armies is based on the mechanics first used in that game, merging action dice and event cards. The system is further enhanced by the addition of the “Fate Track” mechanic, handling the arrival of the allies and the triggering of special events. All the key characters in the battle – Bilbo, Gandalf, Thorin, Dain, the Elven King, Bard, Beorn, Bolg – are featured with powerful special abilities and unique sculptures. This Collector's Edition will include a high-quality version of all the components featured in the regular, and now out-of-print, version of the game, complemented by 126 hand-painted figures, in a special deluxe packaging, and with a limited edition certificate of authenticity. It will also include "The Fate of Erebor", a previously unreleased mini-expansion including rules and components to reflect the outcome of the game in your games of War of the Ring Second Edition. The Battle of Five Armies Collector's Edition will have a single print run, with a single print run of 1500. The Collector's Edition of The Battle of Five Armies includes: - 126 painted figures - deluxe large size game board - special hardcover edition of the rulebook printed on high-quality textured paper - 2 deluxe player aids - 13 limited edition action dice - 10 limited edition combat dice - 92 tarot-size limited edition cards - 11 deluxe cardstock character and unit cards - 3 cloth recruitment bags - 1 fate token bag - 170 deluxe counters - War of the Ring: The Fate of Erebor rules and components - numbered Certificate of Authenticity —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Publishers
- Ares Games
Questions and answers
The Battle of Five Armies Collector's Edition 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 The Battle of Five Armies Collector's Edition is 90–240 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 The Battle of Five Armies Collector's Edition for ages 13 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.
The Battle of Five Armies Collector's Edition has a complexity rating of 4.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
The Battle of Five Armies Collector's Edition belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Area Movement 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 The Battle of Five Armies Collector's Edition are: Marco Maggi, Francesco Nepitello, and Roberto Di Meglio. 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 The Battle of Five Armies Collector's Edition 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.