The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug

Published 2001

Game description from the publisher: In The Hobbit, embark on a great adventure based on J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary novel, The Hobbit. Try to safely navigate your way to the Lonely Mountain and reclaim all the treasure that the evil dragon Smaug is hiding – but beware as the treasure is fiercely guarded and must be won in battle! Will you trade your jewels for adventure points? Can you successfully answer the riddles or recite the songs? Do you have the courage to steal a jewel right from under Smaug's nose? On this adventure you'll travel through the Edge of the Wild, the Misty Mountains, the Carrock, Mirkwood, Long Lake, and finally confront the Desolation of Smaug. Each terrain will yield magical encounters and valuable treasure. All your wit, luck and skill will be tested. Are you up to the challenge to be crowned King Under the Mountain?

Mechanics

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

Categories

Adventure Dice Fantasy Novel-based

Designers

Keith Meyers Michael Stern

Publishers

999 Games Alga Devir Esdevium Fantasy Flight Games Kaissa Chess & Games Klee Laser plus Piatnik Playroom Entertainment Sophisticated Games Tactic Tilsit
The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.3/5
Year
2001
BGG Rating
4.87
BGG Rank
#30126
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug takes about 30 minutes.
The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug has a complexity rating of 1.30/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug has a rating of 4.87/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,303 ratings. It is ranked #30126 overall.
The Hobbit: The Defeat of Smaug was designed by Keith Meyers, Michael Stern. It was published in 2001.