The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth

Hand Management

You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.

Income

You earn resources automatically each round based on what you've built up — the snowball effect is real.

Market

There's a shared marketplace where prices shift based on what players buy and sell — supply and demand in action.

Modular Board

The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.

Multi-Use Cards

Each card can be used in multiple ways — deciding how to play it is a juicy strategic choice.

Once-Per-Game Abilities

You have a powerful ability you can use just once — choosing the perfect moment to unleash it is super satisfying.

Point to Point Movement

You move between connected locations on the board — the map's layout decides your travel options.