The Battle of Five Armies
Tolkien's legendary battle at Erebor as an epic two-player war game where every card play writes the story.
Who it's for
Tolkien fans and two-player wargame enthusiasts who want a dramatic, narrative-driven battle experience.
Not for you if…
You prefer shorter games or want something lighter than a 4-hour dedicated two-player wargame.
Vibe's take
epic narrative tension, desperate last stand, card-driven drama, Tolkien immersion
About this game
The climax of The Hobbit comes to life as Elves, Dwarves, and Men face a horde of Goblins, Wolves, and Bats before the gates of Erebor. This two-player war game from the creators of War of the Ring uses card-driven combat and dice allocation to recreate Tolkien's legendary battle. The Free Peoples must hold until the Eagles arrive; the Shadow player must crush them before hope arrives. Every card play is a dramatic narrative moment.
Get it
from €9
By the numbers
Players
Duration
90–240 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.6 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
6.8/10
Rank #771
3.2k ratings
Published
2014
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Roberto Di Meglio, Francesco Nepitello, Marco Maggi
Published by
Galakta, GaGa Games, REXhry, Ares Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Raven Distribution, IELLO, Devir
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