The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug
2001

The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug

2-6

players

30

min

8+

age

Categories

Adventure
Dice
Fantasy
Novel-based

Mechanics

Point to Point Movement
Rock-Paper-Scissors
Roll / Spin and Move

Community Tags

Description

--- "The Hobbit" is an adventure board game inspired by Tolkien's novel, challenging players to navigate perilous terrains, battle for treasure, and outwit Smaug to become King Under the Mountain. Key mechanics include: - *Navigation* Journey through terrains like Edge of the Wild, Misty Mountains, Carrock, Mirkwood, Long Lake, and Desolation of Smaug. - *Combat* Battle fiercely guarded treasures protected by Smaug and defenders. - *Trading* Exchange jewels for adventure points. - *Challenges* Answer riddles, recite songs, and steal jewels from under Smaug's nose. - *Encounters* Face magical events yielding treasure in each terrain. - *Resource management* Balance wit, luck, and skill for survival and victory. "The Hobbit" is an immersive adventure board game based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, where players embark on a perilous quest to the Lonely Mountain to reclaim treasures hoarded by the evil dragon Smaug. Gameplay involves safely navigating iconic locations including the Edge of the Wild, Misty Mountains, Carrock, Mirkwood, Long Lake, and the Desolation of Smaug, each featuring magical encounters and valuable treasures. Players must win guarded treasures through battles, strategically trade jewels for adventure points, solve riddles, recite songs, and daringly steal jewels directly from Smaug. Success demands a blend of wit, luck, and skill, with the ultimate goal of being crowned King Under the Mountain. ---

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