Expansion of
War of the Ring: Second EditionWar of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earth
2-4
players
180
min
13+
age
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Mechanics
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Description
--- "Sieges of Middle-Earth" is the fourth expansion for War of the Ring: Second Edition, intensifying siege battles at Free Peoples' strongholds with siege engines and heroic defenses. (22 words) Key mechanics include: - *Siege engines* Shadow player deploys powerful engines to demolish fortifications and demoralize defenders. - *Heroic defenses* Free Peoples player performs feats, leads sorties, and inspires last stands to repel assaults. - *Enhanced components* Plastic figures, special dice, tokens, and cards expand core game strategy and narrative depth. Sieges of Middle-Earth, the fourth expansion for War of the Ring: Second Edition, immerses players in desperate siege battles during the War of the Ring, where Free Peoples' strongholds endure assaults from Shadow armies using siege towers and catapults. Outcomes hinge on defenders' endurance and courage alongside martial prowess. The Shadow player wields siege engines to breach walls and sow despair, while the Free Peoples counter with heroic feats, bold sorties, and rallying last stands to shift battle tides. New components—plastic figures, special dice, tokens, and cards—integrate seamlessly, broadening strategic choices and enriching the epic storytelling of these pivotal confrontations. ---