Alt text: A board game cover titled "The Lonely Mountain: Lair of Smaug the Dragon™," featuring a colorful illustration of adventurers and a fiery dragon, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit." The artwork depicts intense expressions and a dynamic scene suggestive of an epic encounter. The logo of I.C.E. (Iron Crown Enterprises) is visible at the bottom left corner.
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The Lonely Mountain (1984)

ByMichail

The Lonely Mountain

The Lonely Mountain is a board game produced in 1984 by Iron Crown Enterprises. The game is based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel “The Hobbit,” specifically the part where Bilbo Baggins and a group of dwarves attempt to steal treasure from the dragon Smaug, who has taken up residence in the Lonely Mountain. Each player controls a group of adventurers consisting of dwarves, elves, men, orcs, or freebooters, and the objective is to steal as much of Smaug’s treasure as possible.

Why is The Lonely Mountain Popular?

The Lonely Mountain was awarded the Charles S. Roberts Award for “Best Fantasy Boardgame of 1984”. The game is significant because it is based on a beloved novel and allows players to immerse themselves in the story and world of “The Hobbit.”

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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