# The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #9659
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 40 min
- **Weight**: 1.82 / 5
- **Designers**: Reiner Knizia
- **Publishers**: Cryptozoic Entertainment
- **Categories**: Adventure, Dice, Fantasy, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Tolkien fans and cooperative gamers will love this dice-filled group decision journey.Immersive Hobbit themeWell-implemented cooperationEasy to learnDice luck can frustrateRepetitive after many playsFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a cooperative game that throws you into the epic adventure of Bilbo Baggins and his 13 dwarves. You'll face trolls, goblins, and other dangers as you traverse lonely lands and misty mountains. The game features two boards, each more challenging than the last, and the goal is to survive and prepare for the dangers ahead. Your accumulated points at the end show how well your group did. It can be played solo or with up to 4 friends, and the game has very little text, making it easy to learn. If you love Tolkien's universe or want a cooperative game with dice and hand management, this is a solid choice.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 4 players, including solo mode.

### What's the average playtime?
About 40 minutes, but may vary depending on player count.

### Is it hard to learn?
No, the game has few rules and almost no text, so it's very accessible.

### Do I need to know The Hobbit story to play?
No, but fans will enjoy the book and movie references even more.

### Are there expansions?
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug can be used as an expansion, but also works as a standalone game.

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