In this game, it really is an epic masterpiece and for me it is one of the best board games ever is. I know of no game, which is the Lord of the Rings trilogy better and more complete. Therefore, in my opinion, everyone should have Lord of the Rings fan played this game. However, the prospective buyer should be aware that this is a fairly typically intense game and it is therefore not comparable to games like Risk or Catan. But if you have struggled through the complicated written instructions, then you will be rewarded with a unique gaming experience.