Based on The Lord of the Rings motion trilogy, it follows the original storylines of The Lord of the Rings, taking players through the epic story events re-imagined with the humor and endless variety of LEGO play.  

• Experience epic battles with Orcs, Uruk-hai, the Balrog, the Witch-king, and other fearsome creatures.
• Explore all of the open worlds of Middle-earth.
• Wield the power of the Palantir or Seeing-stone, and jump between multiple storylines.
• Collect, combine, and forge new items in the Blacksmith Shop using Mithril, the most precious metal in Middle-earth.
• Discover and unlock more than 80 playable characters, including Frodo, Aragorn, Gandalf, and many others.
• Gather and use a variety of weaponry and magical items, including the Light of Earendil, Elven rope, swords, and bows.
• Play with family and friends with easy drop-in, and drop-out gameplay options.