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A dark rumour rises from Mordor. The Eye turns to Middle-earth. The hour has come. The Fellowship is reunited. The Heroes prepare for battle. In Duel for Middle-earth, you'll have to choose sides. Play as the Fellowship of the Ring, prevent the Enemy from gaining ground and destroy the One Ring. Or play as Sauron and send your Nazgûls after Sam and Frodo, spreading your hordes over enemy cities. The fate of Middle-earth is in your hands! A game is played in 3 successive chapters. On your turn, play a card or a High Place to increase your skills, swell your treasury, expand your presence in Middle-earth, rally Races to your cause, or help you progress in the Quest for the Ring. Win the game immediately by fulfilling one of the following 3 conditions: win the Quest for the Ring, seal an alliance with 6 Races or dominate Middle-earth. EPIC STRATEGY DUEL: Choose your side in the ultimate battle for Middle-earth, playing either as the Fellowship to destroy the One Ring or as Sauron to conquer the land. RICH GAMEPLAY EXPERIENCE: Engage in a dynamic game played over three chapters, using cards and High Places to expand your influence, rally allies, and progress in your quest. IMMEDIATE WIN CONDITIONS: Achieve victory by completing one of three goals: winning the Quest for the Ring, forming alliances with six Peoples, or dominating Middle-earth. BASED ON 7 WONDERS DUEL: Combines the intense mechanics of the acclaimed 7 Wonders Duel with the rich lore of the Lord of the Rings universe for a deep and engaging experience. ACCESSIBLE YET CHALLENGING: Designed for 2 players, this game offers a balance of accessible rules and strategic depth, perfect for both new and veteran gamers. Contents: 69 cards 44 pawns 18 tokens 30 coins 7 tiles 2 boards 2 transparent elements 1 helpsheet 1 Rulebook

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A world-ending menace looms… On the city-planet of Ceres II, every alleyway invites a quick and quiet death. In the lush forests of Virenos, a single misstep could land you in the belly of a beast. And the harsh wasteland of Mithras holds both grave danger and great treasure for those who search its stacks of discarded rubbish. Amidst this chaos, you find yourself thriving, learning, growing. A child of rank, touched by fate. But a new danger shadows the future of all three worlds. Gather your allies and sharpen your skills, for the darkest days are yet to come… Unstoppable is a solo or cooperative card-crafting game where you’ll need to level up your abilities to have a shred of hope. Train, upgrade, and become unstoppable! Download the rulebook here. Features The next game in the highly successful Solo Hero Series. A solo or two-player cooperative game. A roguelike, momentum deck-building game. Crafting cards levels up your abilities, but also boosts the threats you face! Contents 4 Portrait Cards 12 Character Cards 14 Starting Core Cards 26 Starting Threat Cards 100 Core Cards 39 Threat Cards 36 Upgrade Cards 46 Boss Cards 2 Player Mats 3 Boss Mats 16 Credit Tokens 30 Damage Tokens 2 Armor Markers 2 Health Markers 1 Danger Marker 12 Action Point Discs 4 Level Discs 121 Card Sleeves 20 Card Dividers 1 Storybook 1 Rulebook At a Glance For Ages 14+ 1-2 Players 30-90 min or less Game Type: Card Crafting Game

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