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19.6.2013

The very fact you're looking at this review means that you've probably heard about War of the Ring before, and want to find out if it's worth the price tag. I can heartily recommend this game to any Lord of the Rings fan. It's certainly matches the series' epic scope. Predominantly, it's a tactical war game but there are loads of Lord of the Rings themed game mechanics. This isn't just Risk with Lord of the Rings tacked onto it. The game is 2-4 players, but realistically it is mostly a 2 player game, with an option to share your various tasks with another player(s) if needs be. Games last about 3 hours, so you'll have to set aside plenty of time to play. On your first attempt,be prepared that it might take nearer 5 hours, as you double check rules and such like. The rules aren't complicated on their own, but there are a lot of them to remember, so you might want to sit down with the instructions the night before. Fortunately they're well written and comprehensive. Once you've got "in" to it, this is a 5 star game. There are tons of different strategies to try out, and both sides offer very different experiences, so there's lots of replay value.There are two small downsides to the game, so I better include them in my review. The main problem is that it's very hard to tell which army figures belong to which nations, as they're all the same colour (despite the nations having different colours on the board), most people have got around this by simply painting the rims of each figure's 'stands' the colour of their respective nation using model paint. That's what I did and it's saved me an awful lot of time during the game set up. I'd also say that the five 'ordinary' six sided dice that come with the game (that are meant to be shared by both players) are tiny and a bit rubbish. I've bought a set of better quality dice, five for each player. It makes the game run an awful lot smoother. Baffling really because everything else that comes with the game is super quality.I hope I haven't put you off too much by my review, because I can assure you... the game is excellent. If I've made it sound hard-core, it's because it is, but it's well worth your time and effort because after a couple of games, you (and your opponent) will be hooked!
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6.7.2015

ne of the best board games I ever played. Unfortunately, it is only for four players. The game is so much fun that it could afford more players... well...The components are amazing. The board game a piece of art. The rule book is huge (48 pages), but don't get discouraged by it: there are some pages containing only drawing (by none other than master Tolkien artist John Howe!), and the core rules are reasonably easy to understand. Also, there are players guides to help learning the game.The designers are the same Italian team of AGE OF CONAN.The game flows smoothly. The Event Cards help you to live the Middle Earth lore, it's really great. Battle system is practical and fast.Yet,you will need a better device to hold the army components. Even them being different, the Free Peoples armies are the same color (blue) and the Shadow armies are all the same color (red).The price is totally fair, considering the high quality of the box and game and the amount of fun one will have.However, there is some unbalance in the game. Thi military victory condition for Free People is way easier to obtain than for Sauron forces. Also, Free People cards tend bo be more damaging than Sauron's forces cards.
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12.2.2013

This boardgame is awesome!The components are great: a lot of plastic figures (really well made), a huge board game, about the double of a standard board, with a wonderful design, and nice dice.The game is very comples, but it is not a lack, because it allows you to have a lot of different strategies.You really feel yourself in the middle earth: all the events of the book (and the film) are represented in this game.The rulebook is not well written, but after some hours spent playing and reading, everything get clearer.I think it is one of the best war boardgame. It is highly strategic, and it is perfect for two player.The game is long (about 4 hours)and definitely it is not for casual player!
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19.12.2017

Really funny, enjoyable mostly in two but is funny enough even in 3 or 4 players.Very long game especially in the beginning when you don't remember very well the rules, a game could take even 4 5 hours.Very suggested if you love:epic battles, long games, rule's complexity, american dice system(every face of the dice means an actions), lord of the ring, or evil/good clashes well this game is perfect for you.....In the last the figures are unpainted, could be a good or bad thing that depend on you....i think is amazing paint your figures on the way you want

31.8.2017

Fantastic game for any lord of the rings fan. This game requires patience when you first begin to play due to the extensive rules to the game. I would recommend watching a tutorial on how to play as well as reading the instructions. Once you begin to understand how the game works you can then begin to become more tactical with how you want to play it. Have only played as a 2 so far which worked out really well.I would recommend this game for anyone who is very much passionate about strategy board games and has a whole day to spare!

8.2.2019

Yes the rules are complex and take some hard work to get used to but once you’ve mastered them it provides hours upon hours of enjoyment and versatility. Takes you into Tolkien’s world and in my experience most games go right down to the last few moves whether you play as the shadow or the free peoples. So if you think you’d fancy conquering minas tirith with Sauron or helms deep with Saruman or throwing the ring into mount doom with Sam and Frodo or perhaps sending Gimli to defend Erebor then this game is for you!

15.5.2018

Fantastic game that really makes you feel like you are part of the LOTR campaign. It's an epic and will require a patient friend to play with as you work your way through the rules and game. Once you get the hang of it it will be worth the time and effort.One side note, I was missing a set of pieces for one of the races and I contact the company (Ares Games) on their website and they asked for my address and sent out the replacements free of charge promptly. I was pleasantly surprised by their customer service.

28.10.2013

Really really great game! Great replay possibilities. Big board and get set for a rainy afternoon of gaming with a friend or family. Game is best played with 2. I would have loved it even more if it would have come with the 8 different nations in different colors, now all are either blue or red. But because they are different, after a game or 2, one does distiquish them. But different colors would have been nicer. Great game anyway, even if you're not a Tolkien fan.

3.11.2017

I managed to get this at a great price (that didn't last long) from Zatu, a company that I have purchased from directly before. Great service as always. I haven't managed to play the game yet, the the components are fantastic and the reviews I've read and videos I've seen of the gameplay leave me in no doubt that I will love this. unfortunately I have to pack this away as apparently it would be a great joint Xmas present for my son and I :(

27.4.2015

One of the best board games out there...The rules are complicated (especially when you play the Free Peoples side) and you have to read the instructions' booklet 2 or 3 times in order to learn all the rules , but as soon as you start playing the immersion is overwhelming...It takes at least 3 hours of gameplay but you really lose your sense of time because you think of your strategy all the time...Simply awesome game...!!!

25.3.2021

This game is half war game, half thematic recreation of LOTR, get this game with the full expectation it's a two player game. It's something you will learn to play with another person and if you both love LOTR it will change the way you view the lore. It takes about three or 4 goes at it to really learn it, but once you get sailing it's possibly thee most balanced thematic game I've played in a long while.

7.7.2018

I was initially going to return when I found a dint in the back of the box. But, it could be worse!!! I will keep it all else being well. The game itself I cannot comment on as yet, but clearly its pile em high and sell em dear! Reputed to be classic and so far to do the seller credit, at a glance, all the parts are present but I have yet to look in detail.

17.2.2021

The action figures are flimsy and there is not much distinction between ranks in the game in regards to outward appearance. The game is overall is great. But it would be better if the figures were different colors or had better distinction in markings that are outright visible and dont require you to hold the figure right up to your face.

24.10.2013

This game is ace. I've played it a few times through now and it always seems to come down to the wire no matter what you do. Definitely one of the most well balanced games I've ever played. Thematically brilliant. Detailed rules which take a couple of play throughs to learn but aren't that complicated. Flows well looks really good.

4.2.2019

A little tricky to understand all the rules for the first time but once you its worth it. Multiple ways to win and a great game for 1 or 2 hours at least. For fans of bard games and not only Lord of the rings

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