How many pieces does set 50011 have?

The Battle of Helm's Deep contains 338 pieces across 88 different parts and colours.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, as a LEGO Games set, 50011 relies on game mechanics rather than classic minifigures.

How does the game mechanic work?

With every dice roll, players extend the fortress further while the opposing side tries to capture it.

Games

LEGO® The Battle of Helm's Deep

Set 50011, The Battle of Helm's Deep, from the LEGO Games range combines a brick model with board-game mechanics around the siege of the fortress of Helm's Deep. With 338 pieces and no classic minifigures, the structure grows with every dice roll as the game is played. This page lists every part and colour used in the set.

Set number: 50011
Year: 2013
Pieces: 338
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Games
Different parts: 88

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 88

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (3)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A building game rather than a fixed model

Unlike classic sets, the fortress in 50011 only takes shape during play: with every dice roll, players add new sections of wall and towers, while the opposing side tries to tear the structure down or capture it. This mechanic draws on the famous defensive battle at Helm's Deep and turns the act of building itself into the game, rather than simply assembling a finished model. That makes the set particularly suited to shared game nights rather than solo building sessions. Depending on the rules used, each round can play out differently, since the dice results determine which wall sections appear first, so no two games feel quite the same.

Fortress colours in grey, sand and red

Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey form the fortress's solid stone walls, while tan provides sandy ground and detailing, and red serves as a signal colour for game elements such as markers or indicators. This colour choice underlines the sturdy, stone character of Helm's Deep and visually sets the set apart from purely fantasy-themed builds with brighter palettes. The grey wall bricks in particular appear in large numbers and reuse well for your own castle or fortress builds outside this set.

88 parts for growing walls

With 88 distinct elements among 338 pieces, the variety stays manageable, fitting a game mechanic where the same bricks are combined again and again. This page details every part with its colour, so you can look up individual bricks, for instance to compare the set against other LEGO Games models. Playing the set repeatedly also teaches you how different building choices affect the wall's later stability.

For fans of strategy and fantasy

Without classic minifigures but with a clear game concept, 50011 is aimed at anyone who wants to combine brick building with a tactical challenge. The combination of a growing fortress and a dice game makes the set an unusual format within fantasy-themed sets, and it suits several rounds of play in a row, since the structure takes a different shape each time.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 50011 have?: The Battle of Helm's Deep contains 338 pieces across 88 different parts and colours.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, as a LEGO Games set, 50011 relies on game mechanics rather than classic minifigures.
How does the game mechanic work?: With every dice roll, players extend the fortress further while the opposing side tries to capture it.

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