War of the Ring: Second Edition

Area Movement

You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.

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.

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Events

Random events shake things up during the game — sometimes helpful, sometimes chaotic, always interesting.

Hand Management

You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.

Movement Points

You get a set number of movement points to spend on moving your pieces — plan your path carefully.