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The Hobbit: There and Back Again

The Hobbit: There and Back Again

430.2 — Roll & Write

Guide Bilbo’s expedition through Middle-earth to reach the Lonely Mountain and reclaim the dwarves’ treasure from Smaug.

1–4·30 min
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Gameplay

Players roll a pool of dice, then draft one at a time; chosen symbols are marked on personal chapter sheets to draw paths, collect resources, and trigger actions. Scoring favors completing objectives across eight scenarios while balancing risk and route efficiency.

BGG: 7.6 1.84 BGG

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