The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Published 2013

Game description from the publisher: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is an exciting all-new co-operative game of adventure in which you join Bilbo Baggins and his thirteen Dwarven companions on their journey through the Lonelands and Misty Mountains, encountering Goblins, Trolls, and other dangers that seek to put an end to their adventures. Traverse your way through two boards, each more difficult than the last, with the goal of coming out alive and prepared for the dangers that lie ahead. Your accumulated points at the end of the game will be your team's mark for finding out how good of a Company you really are! The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug , although it is also a stand-alone game, can be used as an expansion to this game.

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Mechanics

Cooperative Game Co-operative Play Dice Rolling Hand Management Solo / Solitaire Game

Categories

Adventure Dice Fantasy Movies / TV / Radio theme Novel-based

Designers

Reiner Knizia

Publishers

Cryptozoic Entertainment
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Game Info

Players
1-4 Players
Time
40 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.82/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
6.16
BGG Rank
#9427
Min Age
15+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey supports 1 to 4 players.
A typical game of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey takes about 40 minutes.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has a complexity rating of 1.82/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is 15+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has a rating of 6.16/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 463 ratings. It is ranked #9427 overall.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 2013.