The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

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Players
2
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Playtime
30m
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Difficulty
Advanced
Rating
7.0

About the Game

A dark rumour rises from Mordor. The Eye turns to Middle-earth. The hour has come. The Fellowship is reunited. The Heroes prepare for battle. Will you play as the Fellowship of the Ring to defend the free races and destroy the One Ring? Or will you play as Sauron and pursue Frodo and Sam while deploying your hordes to the gates of the enemy cities? The destiny of Middle-earth is in your hands! A game plays over 3 successive chapters that unfold similarly. On your turn, strengthen your Skills, h

Publisher: Repos Production
Designer: Antoine Bauza
Release Year: 2024

Reviews

Board Game Review Team
10/19/2025
7.0

The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

✓ Pros

  • Highly thematic and faithful to Tolkien’s world
  • Quick, tense two-player gameplay
  • Compact yet strategic design

✗ Cons

  • Balance can tilt between sides
  • Luck of card draws impacts play
  • Limited long-term depth

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