The early 1970s were the heyday of indie gaming in Middle Earth. Except there was a wrinkle. They were all unauthorized. This was not a problem until major publishers became involved. So when TSR published Larry Smith’s handmade Battle of the Five Armies boardgame, the Tolkien Estate noticed. The jig was up. For more about … Continue reading BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES Box Set (1977): TSR Publishes An Unlicensed Game (Again)