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War of the Ring: Kings and Lords of Middle-Earth – Limited Edition

Ares Games · Board game · 2024
— Ludopedia 9.1 BGG 2–4 90–120 min
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

For War of the Ring fans craving more Middle-earth depth: this expansion delivers premium content and fresh strategies in spades.

Highlights
  • Gorgeous hand-painted miniatures
  • Immersive new characters and mechanics
  • Compatible with all base game versions
  • Deluxe box and components
Keep in mind
  • High price and limited print run
  • Requires base game to play
  • Extra rules may overwhelm beginners
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About the game

What you do in a play session

War of the Ring: Kings and Lords of Middle-Earth – Limited Edition is the ultimate expansion for fans of the classic Tolkien-based strategy game. This deluxe edition combines two previous expansions (Kings of Middle-earth and Lords of Middle-earth) in a premium box, featuring hand-painted miniatures, specially bound rulebooks, and components compatible with all base game versions. New characters like Elrond, Galadriel, and the Balrog of Moria join the fray, alongside fresh mechanics that deepen the War of the Ring narrative. The Free Peoples gain sovereigns like Théoden and Denethor, while the Shadow adds dark chieftains like Uglúk and the Black Serpent. With exclusive action dice, overlay tiles, and even a bonus mini-expansion (The Fate of Erebor), this is a must-have for elevating your gameplay. Note: only 2000 copies exist!

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items
War of the Ring: Second Edition

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Area Movement Campaign / Battle Card Driven Card Play Conflict Resolution Dice Rolling

Categories

Expansion for Base-game Fantasy Fighting Novel-based Wargame

Families

Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien Series: War of the Ring (Nexus/Ares Games)
Publisher Ares Games
Designer Francesco Nepitello, Marco Maggi, Roberto Di Meglio

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

386owners
57wishlist
9want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Do I need both Kings and Lords expansions to play?
No! They work independently, but together they create a richer experience.
Are the miniatures pre-painted?
Yes, all 18+8+1 miniatures are hand-painted in this limited edition.
Does it work with my old War of the Ring version?
Yes, components are compatible with all editions, including standard, Anniversary, and Collector’s.
Is it worth it if I own the expansions separately?
Only if you want the quality upgrades: premium box, painted minis, and deluxe components.
How many players does it support?
Keeps the base game’s 2-4 players, but works best as a 2p duel.
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