Lord of the Rings

The Confrontation

A game by Reiner Knizia

2 Players 30 minutes Low

Area Movement, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Hand Management, Memory, Secret Unit Deployment, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers

Adventure, Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Fantasy, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Novel-based

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation is a thrilling board game designed by Reiner Knizia, where two players engage in a battle of wits and strategy. This asymmetrical game is set in the Lord of the Rings universe, with one player controlling the Fellowship and the other playing as the forces of darkness. Each player starts with a force of 9 unique characters, whose identities are hidden from their opponent at the beginning of the game, adding an element of surprise and deduction. As players move their characters across the board, they use a hand of unique cards to resolve conflicts and outmaneuver their opponent. With easy-to-learn rules and a playtime of just 30 minutes, this game is perfect for a quick yet intense gaming experience. The goal is simple: the Fellowship player must move Frodo into Mordor to destroy the One Ring, while the Evil player must stop them or invade the Shire with their dark forces.