War of the Ring: Second Edition

War of the Ring: Second Edition

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Players
2-4
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Playtime
150-240m
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Difficulty
Expert
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Rating
9.3

About the Game

In War of the Ring, one player takes control of the Free Peoples (FP) while the other player controls Shadow Armies (SA). Initially, the Free People Nations are reluctant to take arms against Sauron, so they must be attacked by Sauron or persuaded by Gandalf or other Companions before they start to fight in earnest: this is represented by the Political Track which shows if a Nation is ready to fight in the War of the Ring or not. The game can be won by a military victory if Sauron conquers a ce

Publisher: Ares Games
Designer: Roberto Di Meglio
Release Year: 2011

Reviews

Board Game Review Team
10/19/2025
⭐ 9.3

War of the Ring: Second Edition

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’ Masterful asymmetry
  • β€’ Epic narrative arc
  • β€’ Tense dice and card play

βœ— Cons

  • β€’ Lengthy and rulesy
  • β€’ Some swingy moments
  • β€’ High learning curve

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