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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Board Game
2002
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- 3–6 players
- 90 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Board Game is a board game released in 2002 for 3–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Games Talk and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
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About the game
This is the official game based on the film from New line Cinema. Ages 8 and up for 3-6 players. This is a fast moving family game that follows faithfully the fellowship of the ring film. You can play the good or evil side. This is the first game in a trilogy. Welcome to Middle-Earth, where dark powers threaten to destroy all that is good. The future of civilization depends on The One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. The fate of all Middle-earth is in your hands as you become the force behind the Fellowship of the Ring - guiding the Ringbearer, Frodo Baggins, and heroic companions on the first part of their epic journey. Relive the adventure of New Line Cinema's Academy Award-winning epic film through The Fellowship of the Ring board game. With majestic images and scenes taken directly from the film, life-long followers or first-time fans will find the game uniquely challenging, yet easy to play, as this saga of good against evil unfolds.
Editions
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Board GameenImpact Games2002
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Questions and answers
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Board Game supports 3–6 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Board Game is 90 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 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Board Game for ages 8 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 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Board Game has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Board Game belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Board Game are: Games Talk. 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 Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Board Game 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.