War of the Ring: Warriors of Middle-earth
2016

War of the Ring: Warriors of Middle-earth

2-4

players

180

min

14+

age

Categories

Adventure
Expansion for Base-game
Fantasy
Fighting
Miniatures

Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence
Area Movement
Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Dice Rolling
Hand Management

Community Tags

Description

**Warriors of Middle-earth** is an expansion for *War of the Ring* (second edition) that elevates factions like Ents and Corsairs from mere Event Cards to playable figures with unique abilities and new strategic mechanics. **Key mechanics include:** - *Faction figures*: Unique miniatures for Ents, Dead Men of Dunharrow, Great Eagles of the Misty Mountains, Corsairs of Umbar, Wild Hillmen from Dunland, and Giant Spiders, each with specific abilities, transforming them from special Event Cards into core game elements. - *Faction Dice*: New dice integrated with the figures to enable novel strategies. - *Faction Events*: Complementary events that pair with figures and dice, enhancing challenge and excitement. *Warriors of Middle-earth* expands *War of the Ring* (second edition) by introducing dedicated figures and abilities for Middle-earth's Ents, Dead Men of Dunharrow, Great Eagles of the Misty Mountains, Corsairs of Umbar, Wild Hillmen from Dunland, and Giant Spiders—factions previously limited to special Event Cards—making them essential components. It further innovates with Faction Dice and Faction Events, which synergize with these figures to unlock fresh strategies, heightening the game's depth, challenge, and enjoyment.

Expansions (1)