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The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game: A Shadow in the East

The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game: A Shadow in the East

Requires:The Lord of the Rings: Strategy Battle Game

Designed by Matthew Ward

Published by Games Workshop Ltd.

Expansion
Table Status Unknown
Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien
Players: Two-Player Only Games

Players

2

Play Time

30 min

Complexity

N/A

Rating

5.7

Community Snapshot

~30 min
5.7 on BGG (23)

Categories

Book
The game itself is a book or uses book-based components — gamebooks, choose-your-own-adventure.
Expansion for Base-game
This is an expansion — requires the base game to play.
Fantasy
Set in magical worlds with mythical creatures, spells, and quests.
Fighting
Direct combat between players or factions — tactical battles and confrontation.
Miniatures
Features detailed miniature figures — often with painting and tactical positioning.
Movies / TV / Radio theme
Based on or inspired by movies, TV shows, or other media.
Novel-based
Based on or inspired by a book or literary work.
Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.

Rated 5.7 by the community, The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game: A Shadow in the East brings dice rolling to 2 players in about ~30 min.

How It Plays

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Variable Player Powers

Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.

About This Game

In the East, armies of warriors prepare to march upon the Free People of Middle-earth. These are the Easterlings and the Variags of Khand - evil men who have sworn allegiance to the Dark Lord. They are led by Khamul, one of the nine Ringwraiths and beside deadly Easterling phalanxes, advance scores of formidable Khandish charioteers.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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Year

2005