Fate of the Fellowship is an immersive cooperative board game by Z-Man Games, based on the beloved Lord of the Rings franchise. In this game, 1 to 5 players work together to protect Middle-earth from advancing shadow armies while assisting Frodo in evading the Nazgûl and delivering the One Ring to Mount Doom for destruction.
Key Features:
- Cooperation and Strategy: Players assume the roles of iconic Middle-earth heroes and must collaborate closely to achieve ever-evolving objectives and resist Sauron's forces.
- Dynamic Objectives: With 24 different objective cards, each game presents unique challenges, ensuring high replayability and fresh strategies.
- Authentic Gameplay Experience: The game includes 13 detailed character figures and a beautifully illustrated game board that brings the rich world of Middle-earth to life.
How to Play Fate of the Fellowship?
1️⃣ Setup:
- Each player chooses two characters from the 13 available heroes, each with unique abilities.
- Place the chosen characters in their starting locations as indicated on their character cards.
- Shadow armies begin in Mordor and spread toward nearby regions.
2️⃣ Gameplay:
- Turn Structure: Players take turns performing actions such as moving, battling shadow forces, and working together on quests.
- Completing Objectives: The game features 24 different objectives that must be completed to slow Sauron's advance. These range from combat challenges to diplomatic missions.
- Shadow Forces: The Nazgûl and Sauron’s troops move across the board, creating obstacles for the players.
3️⃣ Winning and Losing:
- The players win if Frodo successfully throws the One Ring into Mount Doom.
- The game is lost if Sauron’s forces overrun Middle-earth or Frodo is captured.
Box Contents:
📦 72 player cards
📦 50 shadow cards
📦 24 objective cards
📦 10 reference cards
📦 13 character cards and figures
📦 9 Nazgûl miniatures
📦 3 battle dice
📦 7 search dice
📦 48 shadow troops
📦 10 Gondor troops
📦 9 Elven troops
📦 8 Rohirrim troops
📦 8 Dwarven troops
📦 1 Eye of Sauron
📦 1 solo token
📦 1 threat marker
📦 1 hope marker
📦 6 haven and shadow stronghold tokens
📦 36 symbol tokens
📦 1 game board
📦 1 dice tower
Suitable for players aged 14 and up, with an average playtime of 60 to 150 minutes. A must-have for fans of Lord of the Rings and strategic board games!