The players roll these dice and can move, attack and trigger events according to the various icons that come up. One of the innovative ways this is done is through the use of custom dice that display icons instead of numbers. Not only does War of the Ring cover sweeping, epic armies battling over Middle-Earth, but at the same time it tracks Frodo and Sam’s journey to Mordor, and somehow manages to balance these two very different game mechanics into a harmonious whole. Everything about this game is big-the huge board, the roughly 200 plastic figures, over 100 cards-not to mention the huge scope of the game. What an incredible game this is-no other game I’ve played so effectively captures both the epic feel of armies clashing in Middle-Earth, and the desperate journey of the Ring towards Mordor.
If you enjoy a challenging, moderately complex wargame absolutely dripping with Lord of the Rings theme, this game is a must-buy. The holder of the crown for most stunning Tolkien-themed game-and my favourite game of all time-is the classic, War of the Ring. A grand strategy board game that allows players to immerse themselves in the world created by J.R.R.
