War of the Ring
Command the War of the Ring — the definitive Tolkien experience
Who it's for
Tolkien devotees who want the most faithful board game adaptation of the trilogy. Best as a dedicated two-player experience.
Not for you if…
Not for casual gamers or anyone who wants a quick session. Rules are dense and games run long.
Vibe's take
Epic, grand, dramatic, deeply thematic
About this game
Epic two-player Lord of the Rings experience that plays out the entire War of the Ring. One side controls the Free Peoples trying to destroy the Ring, while the other commands Sauron's forces seeking military conquest. Card-driven combat meets hidden movement in Tolkien's masterpiece.
Get it
from €55
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
120 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.8 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
7.3/10
Rank #217
11k ratings
Published
2004
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Roberto Di Meglio, Francesco Nepitello, Marco Maggi
Published by
Galakta, Tilsit, Fantasy Flight Games, Nexus Editrice, Red Glove, Sophisticated Games, Fantasy Shop, Phalanx Games B.V., Ares Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Devir, asmodee
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