Sauron

1977 · BGG

Avg rating

5.80

Bayes rating

5.52

Weight

2.73 (Medium)

Players

Playtime

2 hr

Ratings count

181

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Description

From J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, "Sauron" is a simulation of the Battle of Dagorlad from the 2nd Age of between Sauron and the forces of the Free Peoples (elves, men and dwarves) outside the main gate of Mordor. Part of the SPI Middle Earth trilogy along with War of the Ring and Gondor: The Siege of Minas Tirith.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Area control & tactical conflict Dice rolling Resource & economic management

Game type

Wargame Board game

What it’s about

Fantasy & myth

Publishers

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

Designers

Rob Mosca