The Lord of the Rings: The Mines of Moria cover
2005BGG rank #9,992

The Lord of the Rings: The Mines of Moria

by (Uncredited) · Games Workshop Ltd.

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Players2
Time30m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is The Lord of the Rings: The Mines of Moria?

This Games Workshop release is based on the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The players go through the Mines of Moria in a step-by-step tutorial learning the nuances of play, culminating in the Battle of Balin's Tomb where everything they've learned will be put to use. This starter set contains a 32 page Beginner's Guide containing the basics of play, as well as a Core Rules book of 112 pages. Also included are plastic miniatures representing the Fellowship, numerous Goblins, and various terrain parts for building the mines in 3D.

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice Rolling

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Categories

FantasyFightingMazeMiniaturesMovies / TV / Radio themeNovel-basedWargame

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