Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: Armies of The Hobbit 160-Page Hardback Supplement

Armies of The Hobbit is an official gaming supplement for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, a tabletop wargame set in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world. This comprehensive rulebook expands the game's scope to include characters, creatures, and military forces featured in The Hobbit film trilogy. It provides players with the necessary profiles, special rules, and army composition guidelines to field forces from iconic locations such as Erebor, Mirkwood, and Dol Guldur. The supplement is designed to be used alongside the core Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual, which is required to play. The 160-page hardback book is structured into two main sections: Forces of Good and Forces of Evil. It contains detailed profiles for over 120 different units, complete with their specific wargear, special abilities, and Heroic Actions. For players building armies, the book provides 15 distinct Forces of Good army lists and 7 Forces of Evil army lists. These lists include background lore, thematic photography, and specific rules for factions like Thorin's Company, the Iron Hills Dwarves, the Army of Lake-town, the Halls of Thranduil, Azog's Hunters, and Goblin-town. The inclusion of Smaug's profile allows for the recreation of the dragon's devastating attacks. This supplement is ideal for existing players of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game who wish to expand their collection into The Hobbit narrative or for collectors and hobbyists focused on this era of Middle-earth history. It enables gamers to recreate famous scenes and large-scale battles from the films on the tabletop, testing strategy and tactics. The hardback format ensures durability for frequent reference during gameplay, making it a practical addition to any wargamer's library.