Will you play as the Fellowship of the Ring to defend the free races and destroy the One Ring? Or will you play as Sauron and pursue Frodo and Sam while deploying your hordes to the gates of the enemy cities? The destiny of Middle-earth is in your hands!

OVERVIEW AND GOAL:

A game plays over 3 successive chapters that unfold similarly.

On your turn, strengthen your Skills, hoard your treasure, stretch your presence across Middle-earth, rally Races to your cause, or advance the Quest of the Ring.

Immediately win the game by fulfilling one of the 3 victory conditions:
- complete the Quest of the Ring
- rally the support of 6 different Races
- conquer Middle-earth