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War of the Ring (1977)

2–3 players · 60–210 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2–3
Play time
60–210 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 2–3 players aged 12+ who like adventure games — medium complexity, plays in 60–210 min.

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War of the Ring board game box cover

About War of the Ring

Replay the conflict of Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" on a giant map of Middle Earth.

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AdventureFantasyNovel-basedWargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Events, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points · Designer: Howard Barasch, Richard H. Berg

Players: 2P · 3P

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War of the Ring FAQ

How many players is War of the Ring?
War of the Ring plays with 2–3 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does War of the Ring take to play?
A game of War of the Ring takes 60–210 min, at medium complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is War of the Ring any good?
War of the Ring rates 6.7/10 from 954 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / fantasy game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling, events.