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Board Game War of the Ring 2nd Edition for 2-4 Players 14+ Years Old WOTR001 (EN) Code: WOTR001

The War of the Ring 2nd Edition board game is a strategy game for 2 to 4 players, themed around the War of the Ring. Players take control of the Free Peoples or the armies of the Shadow. At first, the...

The War of the Ring 2nd Edition board game is a strategy game for 2 to 4 players, themed around the War of the Ring. Players take control of the Free Peoples or the armies of the Shadow. At first, the Free Peoples are reluctant to fight Sauron and must either be attacked or persuaded by Gandalf or other Companions; the Political Track shows whether each...

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  • Age Age 14 +
  • Players 2-4
  • Game Duration 120 min
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119,90 €
95 92 €
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Description

Description

The War of the Ring 2nd Edition board game is a strategy game for 2 to 4 players, themed around the War of the Ring. Players take control of the Free Peoples or the armies of the Shadow. At first, the Free Peoples are reluctant to fight Sauron and must either be attacked or persuaded by Gandalf or other Companions; the Political Track shows whether each nation is ready to fight.

Victory can be achieved through military dominance by capturing a certain number of the opposing side’s cities and strongholds. Meanwhile, the Fellowship of the Ring attempts to secretly reach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, while Sauron’s forces search for it throughout Middle-earth. The quest faces dangers described in the rules for “The Hunt for the Ring.”

  • Type: Strategy
  • Players: 2–4
  • Age: 14+ years
  • Language: English
  • Play time: 120 minutes
  • Series: The Lord of the Rings
  • Audience: Group
  • Base game: Yes

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Specifications

Specifications

Product Number
WOTR001

Category

Audience
Company
Type
Strategy

Product Details

Beloved Series
The Lord of the Rings
Players
2-4
Age
14 +
Games similar to...
-

Information

Language
English
Average Game Length
120 min

Edition

Basic
Yes

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (17)

Reviews

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  • Fun
  • Longevity
  • Value for money
  • Construction quality
  • Difficult rules
  • Long completion time

What do users say? AI-generated summary

Users greatly appreciate the deep strategy and immersive Lord of the Rings theme. They say every game unfolds differently, with rich production and especially enjoyable gameplay for two players. However, the rules are demanding and take time to learn, games last several hours, and a good command of English is also required.

Reviews by our members

  • Excellent game, especially for strategy lovers. Although it took us 2 days to learn it, it was more than worth it!

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  • vafeiadisg

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    Perfect game!!! Great replayability, every game is different!! If you paint the miniatures, it changes completely.

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  • diogewrgiou
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    Awesome, if you're thinking of buying it, the game is really great.

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    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
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  • Joseph_Modiotis
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    The 2nd edition of the game is one of the best purchases for this price range for a heavy board game with such abundant production. If someone takes the trouble to paint the miniatures, I have the impression that they will delve so deeply into the world of LOTR, in an alternative twist, that they will never part with this game even if they play it once a year. Along with SW Rebellion, they are the most thematic games of these fantasy worlds. For anyone who is a fan and a board gamer at the same time, it must not be missing from their collection.

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    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
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  • miltosve
    5
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

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    It is not random that it is in the top positions of BGG. An amazing strategy game. Mainly for 2 players, and the rules can be adjusted afterwards for 3 or 4 players. But the base starts with 2 players, where one plays as the dark player, and the other controls the "good" forces. Especially if you like the theme, it is worth it. It takes about half an hour to set up and at least 4 hours to complete, especially in the beginning. English is necessary, it has difficult rules and many cards that affect the outcome. Many of the plastic pieces came bent, but there is a way to fix them with hot water. Once you learn the rules, it becomes a very good game

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
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    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
  • Excellent game, especially for strategy lovers. Although it took us 2 days to learn it, it was more than worth it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Perfect game!!! Great replayability, every game is different!! If you paint the miniatures, it changes completely.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Awesome, if you're thinking of buying it, the game is really great.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • The 2nd edition of the game is one of the best purchases for this price range for a heavy board game with such abundant production. If someone takes the trouble to paint the miniatures, I have the impression that they will delve so deeply into the world of LOTR, in an alternative twist, that they will never part with this game even if they play it once a year. Along with SW Rebellion, they are the most thematic games of these fantasy worlds. For anyone who is a fan and a board gamer at the same time, it must not be missing from their collection.

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
  • It is not random that it is in the top positions of BGG. An amazing strategy game. Mainly for 2 players, and the rules can be adjusted afterwards for 3 or 4 players. But the base starts with 2 players, where one plays as the dark player, and the other controls the "good" forces. Especially if you like the theme, it is worth it. It takes about half an hour to set up and at least 4 hours to complete, especially in the beginning. English is necessary, it has difficult rules and many cards that affect the outcome. Many of the plastic pieces came bent, but there is a way to fix them with hot water. Once you learn the rules, it becomes a very good game

    Translated from Greek ·
    7
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Description & Specifications

The War of the Ring 2nd Edition board game is a strategy game for 2 to 4 players, themed around the War of the Ring. Players take control of the Free Peoples or the armies of the Shadow. At first, the Free Peoples are reluctant to fight Sauron and must either be attacked or persuaded by Gandalf or other Companions; the Political Track shows whether each nation is ready to fight.

Victory can be achieved through military dominance by capturing a certain number of the opposing side’s cities and strongholds. Meanwhile, the Fellowship of the Ring attempts to secretly reach Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, while Sauron’s forces search for it throughout Middle-earth. The quest faces dangers described in the rules for “The Hunt for the Ring.”

  • Type: Strategy
  • Players: 2–4
  • Age: 14+ years
  • Language: English
  • Play time: 120 minutes
  • Series: The Lord of the Rings
  • Audience: Group
  • Base game: Yes

Manufacturer

Product Number
WOTR001

Category

Audience
Company
Type
Strategy

Product Details

Beloved Series
The Lord of the Rings
Players
2-4
Age
14 +
Games similar to...
-

Information

Language
English
Average Game Length
120 min

Edition

Basic
Yes

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (17)

  1. 16
  2. 1
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Fun
  • Longevity
  • Value for money
  • Construction quality
  • Difficult rules
  • Long completion time

What do users say? AI-generated summary

Users greatly appreciate the deep strategy and immersive Lord of the Rings theme. They say every game unfolds differently, with rich production and especially enjoyable gameplay for two players. However, the rules are demanding and take time to learn, games last several hours, and a good command of English is also required.

Reviews by our members

  • Excellent game, especially for strategy lovers. Although it took us 2 days to learn it, it was more than worth it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • vafeiadisg

    Verified purchase

    Perfect game!!! Great replayability, every game is different!! If you paint the miniatures, it changes completely.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • diogewrgiou
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    Awesome, if you're thinking of buying it, the game is really great.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Joseph_Modiotis
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    The 2nd edition of the game is one of the best purchases for this price range for a heavy board game with such abundant production. If someone takes the trouble to paint the miniatures, I have the impression that they will delve so deeply into the world of LOTR, in an alternative twist, that they will never part with this game even if they play it once a year. Along with SW Rebellion, they are the most thematic games of these fantasy worlds. For anyone who is a fan and a board gamer at the same time, it must not be missing from their collection.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • miltosve
    5
    7 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    It is not random that it is in the top positions of BGG. An amazing strategy game. Mainly for 2 players, and the rules can be adjusted afterwards for 3 or 4 players. But the base starts with 2 players, where one plays as the dark player, and the other controls the "good" forces. Especially if you like the theme, it is worth it. It takes about half an hour to set up and at least 4 hours to complete, especially in the beginning. English is necessary, it has difficult rules and many cards that affect the outcome. Many of the plastic pieces came bent, but there is a way to fix them with hot water. Once you learn the rules, it becomes a very good game

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
  • Verified purchase

    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Moderate difficulty rules
    • Average completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
    • Fun
    • Longevity
    • Construction quality
    • Value for money
    • Difficult rules
    • Long completion time
  • Excellent game, especially for strategy lovers. Although it took us 2 days to learn it, it was more than worth it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Perfect game!!! Great replayability, every game is different!! If you paint the miniatures, it changes completely.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Awesome, if you're thinking of buying it, the game is really great.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • The 2nd edition of the game is one of the best purchases for this price range for a heavy board game with such abundant production. If someone takes the trouble to paint the miniatures, I have the impression that they will delve so deeply into the world of LOTR, in an alternative twist, that they will never part with this game even if they play it once a year. Along with SW Rebellion, they are the most thematic games of these fantasy worlds. For anyone who is a fan and a board gamer at the same time, it must not be missing from their collection.

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
  • It is not random that it is in the top positions of BGG. An amazing strategy game. Mainly for 2 players, and the rules can be adjusted afterwards for 3 or 4 players. But the base starts with 2 players, where one plays as the dark player, and the other controls the "good" forces. Especially if you like the theme, it is worth it. It takes about half an hour to set up and at least 4 hours to complete, especially in the beginning. English is necessary, it has difficult rules and many cards that affect the outcome. Many of the plastic pieces came bent, but there is a way to fix them with hot water. Once you learn the rules, it becomes a very good game

    Translated from Greek ·
    7
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