The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth

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.

In Duel for Middle-earth, you'll have to choose sides. Play as the Fellowship of the Ring, prevent the Enemy from gaining ground and destroy the One Ring. Or play as Sauron and send your Nazgûls after Sam and Frodo, spreading your hordes over enemy cities. The fate of Middle-earth is in your hands! 

A game is played in 3 successive chapters. On your turn, play a card or a High Place to increase your skills, swell your treasury, expand your presence in Middle-earth, rally Races to your cause, or help you progress in the Quest for the Ring. Win the game immediately by fulfilling one of the following 3 conditions: win the Quest for the Ring, seal an alliance with 6 Races or dominate Middle-earth.

• EPIC STRATEGY DUEL: Choose your side in the ultimate battle for Middle-earth, playing either as the Fellowship to destroy the One Ring or as Sauron to conquer the land.
• RICH GAMEPLAY EXPERIENCE: Engage in a dynamic game played over three chapters, using cards and High Places to expand your influence, rally allies, and progress in your quest.
• IMMEDIATE WIN CONDITIONS: Achieve victory by completing one of three goals: winning the Quest for the Ring, forming alliances with six Peoples, or dominating Middle-earth.
• BASED ON 7 WONDERS DUEL: Combines the intense mechanics of the acclaimed 7 Wonders Duel with the rich lore of the Lord of the Rings universe for a deep and engaging experience.
• ACCESSIBLE YET CHALLENGING: Designed for 2 players, this game offers a balance of accessible rules and strategic depth, perfect for both new and veteran gamers.

Contents:

• 69 cards
• 44 pawns
• 18 tokens
• 30 coins
• 7 tiles
• 2 boards
• 2 transparent elements
• 1 helpsheet
• 1 Rulebook