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The Battle of Five Armies Review - with Tom Vasel

The Battle of Five Armies Review - with Tom Vasel

Tom Vasel takes a look at this game based on the climactic final battle from the book, The Hobbit

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  • Tom Vasel
    Tom Vasel
    Rating: 9.0

The Battle of Five Armies

Published by:
Raven Distribution, IELLO, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Galakta, GaGa Games, Devir, Ares Games
Designed by:
Francesco Nepitello, Marco Maggi, Roberto Di Meglio
Year Published:
2014
Recommended Ages:
13
Board Game Category
Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Novel-based, Wargame
Time to Play:
90 - 240

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