The Lonely Mountain (1984)
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.”
Game Components of The Lonely Mountain
– Game board
– Player pieces
– Treasure tokens
– Encounter cards
– Dice
Game Setup of The Lonely Mountain
Each player chooses a group of adventurers and places their pieces on the starting space on the game board. Treasure tokens are placed on the board according to the instructions in the rulebook. Encounter cards are shuffled and placed in a draw pile.
Gameplay Mechanics of The Lonely Mountain
Players take turns rolling dice and moving their pieces around the board. When a player lands on a space with a treasure token, they can attempt to steal it by drawing an encounter card. Encounter cards can contain traps, monsters, or other obstacles that the player must overcome to claim the treasure. If a player successfully steals a treasure, they can add it to their score. The game ends when all the treasure has been claimed or when Smaug awakens and attacks the players.
Game Objective of The Lonely Mountain
The objective of the game is to steal as much of Smaug’s treasure as possible before he awakens and attacks the players.
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