As you’re heading through the castle on the horse, there is a minikit floating in the archway as you exit the castle. The Lego Rivendell set isn't for children, and Lego makes that clear, having marked the set as 18+. The size and complexity work well to appeal to its older target audience. One of the things that got me out of my Dark Ages, was a documentary on LEGO, filmed around the time The LEGO Group was coming out it's Dark Ages itself. One of the things that were shown, was a new line of products, called LEGO Games. The concept seemed to make sense: Appeal to both LEGO fans and board games fans, by letting you build your own board game.

The battle begins once the Uruk host of 10,000 has formed fully in front of the castle - an accidental bow shot by an old man named Aldor kills an Uruk at the front, followed by a volley of arrows from all defenders once the Uruks begin to charge forward. The events are similar to those in the book, as Uruk-hai pour over ladders on the Deeping Wall to be met with a brave but shifting defence by the Rohirrim; however, Legolas, Gimli, and Aragorn's roles are greatly expanded, and the device responsible for destroying the wall is revealed as a form of gunpowder. Once the wall is blown, the Uruk-hai pour into Helm's Deep through the breach. The instructions encourage you to come up with your own spin on the game. That can be by using more parts to expand the board, or come up with additional rules. They even give some examples. The set also comes with 2 additonal Leaders for the defenders, mixing up the possibilities. Bataille de la Fort-le-Cor (Battle of the Hornburg) Bataille du Gouffre de Helm (Battle of the Helm's Deep)The Mines of Moria are one of the most famous settings in Lord of the Rings. While Gandalf doesn't make an appearance in this Lego set, Pippin does, alongside Legolas, Boromir, and Gimli.

Portrayal in adaptations " A new power is rising, its victory is at hand. This night the land will be stained with the blood of Rohan. March to Helm's deep, leave none alive. TO WAR! There will be no dawn for Men." — Saruman's speech to the Uruk-hai before their marchTallis is an avid gamer and writer, often mingling the two together. She has worked in the freelance writing field for a year and is constantly looking to improve, striving to put out the best work possible. She enjoys exploring the small details and worldbuilding of the various games she plays, with this passion only fueled by her work in an MA History program. Thanks for your support, and if you have any tips or recommendations, please post a comment. I’d rather have your healthy criticism than have this project make it to the Review and get rejected. One theme that always intrigued me, was the LEGO Games. Is it a brilliant idea, or does it have it's flaws? Let's find out. Contents: Introduction