The WMS version you played is different to the Microgaming online version, although because of the subject matter there are similarities obviously. The WMS LOTR game has (7?) unlockable bonus rounds where the
MG version doesn't. The
MG version doesnt come with a big comfy chair with Bose speakers in the headrest either
Basically WMS got the licence for land-based and
MG for the online release and they developed seperate games.
MG will have two more LOTR games in the future while I think the WMS version is effectively covering all 3 LOTR books in one hit.
The WMS version (like their Star Trek game) uses the password system so you can monitor and add to your medals ongoing while the
MG version doesn't have any such feature. The medals you get awarded are like the "Achievements" in Thunderstruck 2 by the way - meaningless
I can't wait to play the WMS version in Vegas myself

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