Choose a side of the conflict: join the Fellowship of the Ring, or rule Middle-earth as Sauron. Atmospheric illustrations and game components pull you into the story every time you set up the board.
Each game offers several ways to defeat your opponent – support of the peoples, the Quest of the Ring, or influence across all regions. This keeps the game tense and forces you to watch multiple threats at once.
The proven principles known from 7 Wonders: Duel are enhanced with the Middle-earth theme and new gameplay situations. Plan ahead, build advantages, and time your decisive actions correctly.
Face off in an epic duel set in Tolkien’s fantasy world. As defenders of Middle-earth, you will strive to destroy the One Ring and unite the Free Peoples. On the side of darkness, you will unleash the hunt for Frodo and Sam and lead your hordes to the gates of enemy cities. Duel for Middle-earth delivers brisk yet thoughtful decision-making and the atmosphere of a grand conflict in a compact two-player form.
The game is built on the proven mechanisms known from 7 Wonders: Duel, but with a strongly thematic Middle-earth treatment and new ways to outwit your opponent. In every game, plan carefully, build an advantage, and watch for the right moment to risk a decisive move.
Three paths to victory keep the tension until the very end: