Lord of the Rings: The Duel
Relive Gandalf versus the Balrog as a tense two-player card duel up a crumbling bridge.
Who it's for
Couples or duos who want a short, thematic head-to-head and enjoy card timing and light bluffing over a single tense contest.
Not for you if…
You want depth, variety or replay heft. It is brief and a bit dry, its middling rating reflects thin repeat play, and it needs exactly two.
Vibe's take
A quick, bluff-tinged head-to-head where knowing when to unleash your strong cards decides who climbs the bridge.
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About this game
Two players relive Gandalf against the Balrog on the crumbling bridge of Khazad-dum. Each side plays cards with strength markers, pushing back and forth across four rounds to climb the bridge. Whoever stands highest when the last duel ends carries the day.
Get it
from $37
By the numbers
Players
Duration
45 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.7 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.7/10
Rank #7,318
1.5k ratings
Published
2002
Language
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