Hunt for the Ring

Hunt for the Ring is a hidden movement game where one player takes on the role of Frodo and his companions, while up to four other players become the Nazgûl, tasked with hunting down the hobbits. The game is divided into two chapters, each played on a different board, and features the tense, atmospheric gameplay you'd expect from a Lord of the Rings game.

As Frodo, your goal is to reach Rivendell, but it's no easy feat. You'll be moving secretly, trying to stay one step ahead of the Nazgûl who are constantly hot on your trail. The Ring's corrupting influence is ever-present, and you must resist its pull to survive.

The game has a lot of great decisions to make. As Frodo, you have to balance the need to stay hidden with the need to make good time. You can choose to play allies, but these powerful abilities come with a price. As the Nazgûl, you must work together to use your limited resources wisely. You can hunt, search, and use sorcery to track down Frodo, but each action has its own consequences.

The game is full of Lord of the Rings flavor. The tension builds as the Nazgûl close in, and you can really feel the pressure of Frodo's journey. Fans of the books and movies will love the thematic elements, like the appearances of key characters and events.

One potential downside is the length of the game, which can take around three hours to complete. However, you can pause the game after the first chapter and resume it at a later time. The rules can also be a bit daunting at first, but with a little patience, you'll be able to grasp them.

Overall, Hunt for the Ring is a fantastic hidden movement game with a ton of Lord of the Rings goodness. The gameplay is tense and engaging, and the theme is perfectly realized. While it might not be for everyone, especially those who are averse to longer playtime or complex rule sets, I highly recommend it to fans of the genre and the source material.