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nothinglikethesun
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Nov 24 2007, 8:53am
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Has anyone played THE HOBBIT Board game? The reviews on Amazon are of no help. I am looking for a good game to play with my kids (all over 8). Can anyone recommend it, or another one like it? Thank-you.
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Dagonet
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Nov 26 2007, 9:25pm
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Lord of the Rings Chess, is a good one, but only if you like chess... I guess that's obvious.
Dagonet,
Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shdows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
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MrCere
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Nov 27 2007, 5:32pm
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I bought it and haven't played it. My inclination is to say it was a little complex to start easily but that of course isn't to say it wouldn't be worth the effort.
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Idril Celebrindal
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Nov 28 2007, 9:05pm
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We have a LOTR board game that's great for younger kids
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It was published in 2000 by Reiner Knizia, a German board game designer, and is fairly simple to play. My kids loved it when they were younger; we still play it occasionally when we have a mixed group of older and younger people (or gamers and non-gamers). It's a roll-and-move game with a bit of strategy to it, but may be a bit too juvenile for your crew. The game's artwork is very nice. Here's a picture of the box:
Knizia also created a series of more complex LOTR-themed board games that are geared for older children and adults. These may be the ones you're thinking of. They've gotten pretty good reviews; sadly, however, I've never gotten around to playing them. There are also LOTR versions of a bunch of classic board games, such as Risk, Stratego, Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly, chess, etc., which you may want to try.
If you're into collectible card games, Decipher has a LOTR card game that's pretty popular.
As for miniature wargaming, Games Workshop has a huge line of movie-based LOTR armies and figures, plus game rule books and supplements. They are nicely done but quite expensive (as all GW products are). However, be warned that they come unpainted and unassembled. You have to put them together, clean them, prime them, paint them, and overcoat them, as well as make terrain to play the game on -- that's half the fun of miniature wargaming (the other half being actually playing with your creations). We have a largish collection of LOTR figures (many, alas, unpainted!) and have played this game quite a few times (as well as used the figures in games with other rules).
There's also a "tradeable" LOTR miniature game (not by GW) with pre-painted plastic figures; it's played on a hexagonal game map. I'd recommend going this route if you've never done miniature wargaming before and want to give it a spin.
With caffeine, all things are possible.
The pity of Bilbo will screw up the fate of many.
(This post was edited by Idril Celebrindal on Nov 28 2007, 9:10pm)
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nothinglikethesun
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Nov 28 2007, 10:06pm
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Do you have links to this game, or is it titled something else. All searches produce the more complex game for ages 12 and over. Thanks again!
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Idril Celebrindal
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Nov 29 2007, 3:52pm
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Google "Lord of the Rings Children's Game" and you'll find it /nt
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With caffeine, all things are possible.
The pity of Bilbo will screw up the fate of many.
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Ostadan
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Dec 4 2007, 5:05pm
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Knizia's Lord of the Rings Children's Game
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It was published by Eagle Games, which went bankrupt a year or so ago. However, a little searching finds that Fair Play Games lists a copy in stock. They are a very good mail-order company.
http://www.fairplaygames.com/...splay.asp?gameid=602
You should also look at "Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation", also by Knizia, from Fantasy Flight Games. It is a pretty straightforward game, reminiscent of 'Stratego' in some ways.
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Ostadan
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Dec 4 2007, 5:36pm
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Don't Fear The 'Complex' Game!
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Do you have links to this game, or is it titled something else. All searches produce the more complex game for ages 12 and over. Thanks again!
The more complex game can certainly be played with children under 12 (and over 8), as long as there is at least one adult present who thoroughly understands the game. This is because it is a cooperative game, in which the players are working together to destroy the Ring. It is a game of communication ("We need someone to play xxx cards otherwise Pippin will die; who thinks they can spare those cards?") and evokes the books surprisingly well. It is very common for players to sacrifice themselves in order to assure that the Ringbearer will make it to Mount Doom and win the game for the group. The most common problems arises when the adult 'takes over' the game and dictates everyone's actions (this also happens when experienced adults play with new adult players); this is why I recommend an adult be present, rather than a teenager who would be more prone to taking over.
The game just might be a bit daunting, at first, for an adult not used to 'German' games, but once you've played a bit, it turns out to be pretty straightforward - "complicated" only when compared with Sorry, but probably no more fiddly then Monopoly. I really recommend this one. In another post, I mention Lord of the Rings: the Confrontation - it is excellent, but be aware that it only admits two players, whereas the cooperative game allows as many as five hobbits - Fatty Bolger gets to join the Fellowship if needed - to have an adventure.
Oh, and the artwork is terrific!
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Ostadan
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Dec 4 2007, 8:09pm
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Just One More Comment - I Promise!
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I rechecked boardgamegeek - the best source for all table game information - and find that even though The Hobbit is rather low rated and is simple roll-and-move stuff, nevertheless some parents (and one of the designers) do say that young kids as old as 11 have enjoyed it. I also noticed that there is an 8-year-old boy in Sweden who rates the game pretty high - but it is also significant that the same boy rates Knizia's Lord of the Rings "complicated" game equally high - and one of its expansions even higher.
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