Middle Earth Wargames Rules (1976)

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Title: Middle Earth Wargames Rules: First Part Mordor & The West
Item Code: n/a
Type: Wargame rules
Copyright: 1976 by DECALSET
Authors: S.E.L.W.G.
Artwork: J. Lightfoot
Place of Publication: Leicester, Great Britain
Printer: L. W. Felstead Ltd., Leicester
Format: Softcover digest, 38 pages
ISBN: n/a
Cover Price: n/a
Mass: 64g
Dimensions: length 20.6cm, width 15.8cm, thickness .3cm

From the introduction: "These rules have been compiled by wargamers in an attempt to create a flowing and successful fantasy wargame. They cover specifically the mythical world, Middle Earth, created by Professor J. R. R. Tolkien in his books The Hobbit, and trilogy, Lord of the Rings. Originating from a set of notes hastily written, these rules are the final result of the best part of a years research and playtesting.

Most sets of rules designed to cover this facet of wargaming published previously have been modified from the Ancient Period. However these have been written exclusively for the Middle Earth wargamer. This is why they include an extensive section on morale and a unique and totally new system for the working of magic. The rules are for 20mm scale battles fought between the West and the forces of Mordor. Elements such as Saruman, Balrogs and Dragons have been omitted because they are superfluous for this type of battle and would only lengthen the rules."
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Even though a products list isn't listed in the book, the subtitle of "First Part: Mordor & The West" does suggest that other volumes were intended.