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Requires:War of the Ring: The Card Game
Designed by Ian Brody
Published by Ares Games, Devir + 7 more
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Categories
Since 2023, War of the Ring: The Card Game – Against the Shadow has captivated fans of co-op and hand management with its medium complexity design.
How It Plays
Campaign / Battle Card Driven
Special cards trigger events and drive the action forward — each card played can shift the whole narrative.
Card Play Conflict Resolution
Conflicts are resolved by playing cards instead of rolling dice — it puts the outcome more in your hands.
Cooperative Game
Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!
Hand Management
You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.
Solo / Solitaire Game
You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.
About This Game
Inspired by the best-selling and award-winning War of the Ring board game, War of the Ring – The Card Game immerses players in the quest of The Lord of the Rings. The game allows them to explore their own version of the trilogy, using uniquely designed card decks representing the strengths and weaknesses of the peoples and characters who fought in the War of the Ring. Its first expansion, Against the Shadow, enables players to experience the adventure alone or cooperatively.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
Players
1-2
Play Time
60 min
Complexity
3.5 / 5
Rating
7.6
Year
2023