War of the Ring

Second Edition

A game by Roberto Di Meglio, Marco Maggi, Francesco Nepitello

2 - 4 Players 150 - 180 minutes High

Action Drafting, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Movement Points, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

Fantasy, Fighting, Novel-based, Territory Building, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In War of the Ring: Second Edition, 2 to 4 players are immersed in a fantasy world of epic battles and strategic maneuvering. The game is set in Middle-earth, where one player controls the Free Peoples and the other controls the Shadow Armies, with the goal of either conquering cities and strongholds or destroying the One Ring. The Free Peoples must balance their efforts to protect the Ring bearer with the need to defend against the armies of the Shadow, all while navigating the complexities of the Political Track, which determines when the Free People Nations are ready to join the fight. As players roll Action Dice to determine their actions, they must also manage Event Cards, which can introduce unexpected twists and turns to the game. With a playtime of 150 to 180 minutes, War of the Ring: Second Edition is a deeply strategic and immersive game that challenges players to think critically and make tough decisions. Despite its complexity, the game offers a rich and rewarding experience for fans of fantasy and strategy games.