War of the Ring

Published 2009

As the Third Age draws to a close, Middle-earth is ravaged by the War of The Ring. Great battles are fought across the lands as Sauron's fell armies invade from Mordor to bring the Dark Lord's dominion to all. This 328-page book is a full color rules manual for the War of The Ring. Packed with inspiring pictures, both standard and historical scenarios, hobby advice, extensive profiles and army organization for every model in the range, and all the rules you'll need to play out massive legendary battles in Middle-earth. This is the ultimate guide and essential purchase for playing games of the War of The Ring.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Line of Sight Measurement Movement Roll / Spin and Move

Categories

Miniatures Novel-based Wargame

Designers

Carl Dafforn Emma Parrington Jeremy Vetock Mark Raynor Matthew Ward Tim Vincent

Publishers

Games Workshop Ltd.
War of the Ring

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Weight
Medium — 3.08/5
Year
2009
BGG Rating
7.32
BGG Rank
#9688
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

War of the Ring is designed for exactly 2 players.
War of the Ring has a complexity rating of 3.08/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for War of the Ring is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
War of the Ring has a rating of 7.32/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 133 ratings. It is ranked #9688 overall.
War of the Ring was designed by Carl Dafforn, Emma Parrington, Jeremy Vetock, Mark Raynor, Matthew Ward. It was published in 2009.