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Expansion for War of the Ring: Second Edition

War of the Ring: Warriors of Middle-earth

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Published
2016
Reach
Widely known (via base game)
Players
2–4
Play time
150–180 min
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Main mechanics

  • Area control
  • Legacy & campaign
  • Direct conflict
  • Dice rolling
  • Hand management
  • Area control: Presence on the map decides who scores.
  • Legacy & campaign: The game changes permanently between sessions.
  • Direct conflict: Players attack each other head-on.
  • Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
Full publisher description

War of the Ring: Warriors of Middle-earth includes Ents, Dead Men of Dunharrow, Great Eagles of the Misty Mountains, Corsairs of Umbar, Wild Hilmen from Dunland, and Giant Spiders, and with this new expansion for War of the Ring (second edition) , these warriors and creatures of Middle-earth previously featured only as special Event Cards will become an essential part of the game, with unique figures and specific abilities. Warriors of Middle-earth also presents new mechanisms to enhance the game. Faction Dice and Faction Events, used together with the new figures, open up new and exciting strategies and make the War of the Ring (second edition) even more challenging and fun.

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