Top 10 Lord of the Rings Board Games

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When it comes to fantasy adventures, The Lord of the Rings sits atop many people’s best of lists. Despite being written in 1954, the series is still read and reread today. And Peter Jackson’s fantastic trilogy brought in legions of new fans. For gamers wishing to bring a piece of Middle-Earth to their tabletops, there are actually a number of great options to choose from. Whether you are just looking for battles, new experiences, or to follow in the footsteps of the Fellowship, there is something here for you! So strap on your mitheral shirt and pack your Hobbit leaf as we take a look at the Top 10 Lord of the Rings Board Games.

Publisher Ravensburger’s Adventure Book Games have been solid thematic offerings that started with The Princess Bride and have now moved on to Middle-Earth. This puzzle-style game will take players through the main plot points of The Lord of the Rings over 8 chapters as players control various members of the Fellowship. It’s probably the lightest game on this list, and makes for a great solo or family game.

In this 1 Vs Many game, one player will take on the role of Sauron, while up to three other players are heroes who are trying to stop his spread of darkness. Interestingly, Middle-Earth Quest takes place several years before Frodo leaves the shire on his fateful journey (but about 10 years after Bilbo left on his adventure). Instead of recreating the plot points of Lord of the Rings, Middle-Earth Quest lets players embark on new adventures in Middle-Earth. However this game has long since gone out of print, so it might be hard to find.

This cooperative card game take place 17 years before Frodo’s departure from the shire. The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game is a Living Card Game (think CCG, but without the randomness), and has already had tons of expansions released to date. Players will control decks of heroes from Middle-Earth, and send them off to battle the forces of darkness and or quest with allies. This revised core set not only