Lord of the Rings
Information about the board game Lord of the Rings, designed by Reiner Knizia and released in 2000, as well as other LotR-related games.
FAQ: Official
From Chris Lawson, a collection of frequently asked questions and answers, all approved by Reiner Knizia.
From Chris Lawson, a collection of frequently asked questions and answers, all approved by Reiner Knizia.
Fantasy Flight to Publish LotR, Hobbit Board Games
Fantasy Flight Games will be the U.S. publisher of The Lord of the Rings board game designed by Reiner Knizia. The company also will release an expansion for the LotR board game entitled Friends and Foes and a new The Hobbit board game.
Fantasy Flight Games will be the U.S. publisher of The Lord of the Rings board game designed by Reiner Knizia. The company also will release an expansion for the LotR board game entitled Friends and Foes and a new The Hobbit board game.
Lord of the Rings Limited Edition
Information about a limited edition of Reiner Knizia's Lord of the Rings board game, complete with pewter Hobbit playing pieces and a real gold ring.
Information about a limited edition of Reiner Knizia's Lord of the Rings board game, complete with pewter Hobbit playing pieces and a real gold ring.
Lord of the Rings - The Search
This two-player game was published by Rio Grande Games (U.S.) and Kosmos (Germany). In The Search, Frodo and Sam must find Mount Doom so they can destroy the One Ring. They begin their journey in the Shire and explore Middle Earth.
This two-player game was published by Rio Grande Games (U.S.) and Kosmos (Germany). In The Search, Frodo and Sam must find Mount Doom so they can destroy the One Ring. They begin their journey in the Shire and explore Middle Earth.
Official Site
Sophisticated Games' official Lord of the Rings site, including lots of photos, LotR game news, and much more.
Sophisticated Games' official Lord of the Rings site, including lots of photos, LotR game news, and much more.
Preview of Lord of the Rings
A look at the game from Tolkien Online, which contains some useful information even though parts of the page are out of date.
A look at the game from Tolkien Online, which contains some useful information even though parts of the page are out of date.
Review by Bill Eaton
In this lengthy review on the Totnes Board Game Group's site, Eaton says that players "will either love or hate this game."
In this lengthy review on the Totnes Board Game Group's site, Eaton says that players "will either love or hate this game."
Review by Brian Stephens
Stephens presents his view of the game, explaining his concerns about how often it can be replayed.
Stephens presents his view of the game, explaining his concerns about how often it can be replayed.
Review by Bruno Faidutti
Faidutti, himself an accomplished game designer, says Lord of the Rings "is an indispensable purchase for all those who, as an adult or a teenager, have been enchanted by Tolkien's magic."
Faidutti, himself an accomplished game designer, says Lord of the Rings "is an indispensable purchase for all those who, as an adult or a teenager, have been enchanted by Tolkien's magic."
Scenario: Bag End to Rivendell
This scenario covers the trek during which Bombadil and Frodo are stabbed by the Nazgul. It was written by Brian Stephens.
This scenario covers the trek during which Bombadil and Frodo are stabbed by the Nazgul. It was written by Brian Stephens.
Session Report: IVG
A report from the Iron Valley Gamers.
A report from the Iron Valley Gamers.
Session Report: SGG
Reaction to the game from the Slimbridge Gaming Group.
Reaction to the game from the Slimbridge Gaming Group.
Session Report: WBG
At the bottom of this lengthy report from the Westbank Gamers are some comments about their play of Lord of the Rings.
At the bottom of this lengthy report from the Westbank Gamers are some comments about their play of Lord of the Rings.