War of the Ring: Second Edition
The ultimate Lord of the Rings showdown — armies vs. fellowship.
Who it's for
Two Tolkien fans who want an afternoon of dramatic, thematic warfare.
Not for you if…
You need games under 2 hours or aren't into the Lord of the Rings theme.
Vibe's take
Epic, cinematic, breathtakingly tense.
About this game
The definitive Lord of the Rings board game — one player marches armies across Middle-earth while the other sneaks a Fellowship toward Mount Doom. Dice drive your actions, cards create cinematic moments, and the tension between military and narrative victory is unmatched. This IS the epic two-player experience.
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Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
150–240 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
4.2 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
8.2/10
Rank #8
25k ratings
Published
2011
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Roberto Di Meglio, Francesco Nepitello, Marco Maggi
Published by
Galakta, Zhiyanjia, Angry Lion Games, Nuts! Publishing, Planplay, Red Glove, Sophisticated Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag, GaGa Games, REXhry, Ares Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Geekach LLC, Devir
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