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Reiner Knizia on LOTR
Berendir @ 11:13 pm EST
If theres any avid LOTR game fans out there, you might have some interest in checking out this link to Amazon.com. Game Designer Reiner Knizia discusses his game Lord of the Rings (Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast in the U.S.) with Host Bob Schwartz. Based on the popular fantasy books by J.R.R. Tolkein, this game has received a lot of attention because its release coincides with the production of a Lord of the Rings movie, which is scheduled for release in 2001. The game is unique in that it is cooperative in nature: Players work together to defeat the dark forces controlled by the game, and win or lose as a group. Reiner briefly explains the trilogy of books and the components of the game. Lord of the Rings includes 5 game boards, which represent some of the major scenarios that make up the quest to destroy The One Ring. He also covers the basic play mechanics, examples of a player's turn, and an overall view of the adventure facing the participants. Group interaction and cooperation are very important, and occasional sacrifices in game play are sometimes necessary. He also descri! bes some specific trouble spots on the various game board, and illustrates the inherent differences in playing as Sam, Frodo, Pippen and the rest of the characters.