The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
Face spiders, elves, orcs, and Smaug across two challenging boards in a tense Middle-earth adventure for 1–4 players.
60
minutes
1 - 4
player(s)
15+
Medium Light
About this board game
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is an adventure game for 1–4 players, with a playing time of about 60 minutes. Join Bilbo Baggins and his 13 dwarven companions as they travel through Mirkwood Forest and Laketown toward the gold-filled caverns of Lonely Mountain.
The journey unfolds across two boards, with each one more difficult than the last. The Company must navigate a dangerous path and aim to emerge alive and ready for the threats ahead. Spiders, elves, orcs, and the dragon Smaug himself stand between the travelers and their goal.
- Adventure through Mirkwood Forest and Laketown
- Face escalating challenges across two boards
- Encounter spiders, elves, orcs, and Smaug
- Track your group’s points to measure how well your team performed
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug introduces new elements that add twists and tension to the adventure. The Dragon’s Path and the Dwarven Barrel Escape bring fresh challenges to the Company’s journey.
This is a standalone game, so it can be played on its own. It can also be combined with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey for a larger, wilder adventure and a chance to see how well your team can do across both games.