Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game

The Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game is a tabletop game by Games Workshop, based on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It allows players to recreate epic battles and scenarios from these franchises using miniature figures.

Initially released in 2001 it has had many updates with the latest in the Fall of 2024.   At that time they also release a start set called “The War of the Rohirrim – Battle of Edoras” which includes everything you need to start including 56 Miniatures

Play as good or evil with all your favorites from the books and movies plus much much more.

This game has a strong following with many dedicated players expanding on the existing material.

Genre: Fantasy
Scale: 28 mm
Average Models per Side: 20 to 50
Number of Players: 2, 2+
Miniatures: Dedicated
Rules: Basic Rules Free PDF, Purchased Hard Rulebook
Availability: In Print
Publisher: Games Workshop
Year Released: 2001
Website: Games Workshop
Additional Information:

Editions include:

  • The Fellowship of the Ring   2001
  • The Two Towers    2002
  • The Return of the King    2003
  • The One Rule Book   2005
  • War of the Ring    2009
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey    2012
  • Middle Earth: Strategy Battle Game   2018
  • Middle Earth: Strategy Battle Game   2022
  • Middle Earth: Strategy Battle Game   2024
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