How many players is Lord of the Rings The Duel?

Lord of the Rings The Duel plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 10 and up.

How long does Lord of the Rings The Duel take to play?

A game of Lord of the Rings The Duel takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Lord of the Rings The Duel any good?

Lord of the Rings The Duel rates 5.9/10 from 1,335 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a fantasy / fighting game built around hand management.

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Lord of the Rings The Duel (2002)

2 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.9 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 45 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 5.9/10

Best for 2 players aged 10+ who like fantasy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Lord of the Rings The Duel

This game is set on the 3-dimensional bridge where the epic struggle between Balrog and Gandalf takes place. Each player has their own set of cards. Each card has 4 markers on each side, indicating the card's strength. There are also some cards with a special action. There are four rounds per game, with the winner of each duel moving up the bridge. Whoever ends up highest after the fourth and final round is the winner.

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Fantasy Fighting Novel-based

Mechanics: Hand Management · Designer: Peter Neugebauer

Players: 2P

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Lord of the Rings The Duel FAQ

How many players is Lord of the Rings The Duel?: Lord of the Rings The Duel plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 10 and up.
How long does Lord of the Rings The Duel take to play?: A game of Lord of the Rings The Duel takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Lord of the Rings The Duel any good?: Lord of the Rings The Duel rates 5.9/10 from 1,335 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a fantasy / fighting game built around hand management.