The Treachery of Gollum – Narrative Expansion for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game

Gollum has sworn to guide Frodo and Sam along secret paths into Mordor—but his loyalty is fragile, and his desire for the One Ring burns stronger than ever. As the Hobbits are led through twisting tunnels and forgotten places, a darker plan unfolds, one that involves betrayal, deception, and the monstrous spider Shelob.

The Treachery of Gollum is a narrative expansion for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, allowing players to recreate some of the most iconic moments from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Through linked scenarios, immersive storytelling, and detailed hobby guides, this book lets you relive—or reshape—the fate of the Ringbearer.

Will you aid Frodo on his perilous journey to Mount Doom, or side with Gollum and spring a carefully laid trap to reclaim the Precious?

What’s Inside the Book

This 48-page softcover expansion includes:

• Nine Narrative Scenarios
  Recreate pivotal and sinister moments featuring Gollum and Shelob, drawn directly from the events of The Return of the King.

• Linked Campaign System
  Each scenario connects to the next, with the outcome of one battle influencing future games for a true story-driven experience.

• Full Painting Guides
  Step-by-step instructions for painting Gollum and Shelob to closely match their on-screen appearance in The Lord of the Rings films.

• Hobby & Terrain Tutorials
  Detailed guides for creating thematic scenery, including:

  • Shelob’s winding tunnel lair

  • The sewers beneath ruined Osgiliath

  • The foetid bogs of the Dead Marshes

  • Additional atmospheric terrain for narrative play

Requirements

To make full use of this expansion, you will need:

• Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual

• Armies of The Lord of the Rings™
  (Both sold separately)

Ideal For

• Narrative and campaign-focused players

• Middle-earth collectors and lore fans

• Hobbyists looking for themed terrain and painting inspiration

• Fans of story-driven scenarios from The Lord of the Rings

A must-have expansion for anyone wanting to dive deeper into the shadowed paths of Mordor and experience the treachery, tension, and tragedy of Gollum’s final schemes.