War of the Ring – Lords of Middle Earth
Expansion of: War of the Ring (Second Edition)With Lords of Middle-earth, the first expansion for the War of the Ring Second Edition board game, players may explore these possibilities, together with many other ones, to create fresh gaming opportunities and new strategies. Important personalities, previously featured in the game only through Event Cards, are represented by specific figures and rules. New Characters include Elrond, Galadriel, Smeagol, Gothmog and the powerful Balrog of Moria, as well as alternate versions of Gandalf, the Witch-king and the Mouth of Sauron.
180m
2 - 4 Players
Ages 13+
bdeink
Thematically, this expansion works great, but after several plays and much thinking, I have reached the conclusion that [i][thing=115746]War of the Ring[/thing][/i] works better for me without the inclusion of the [i]Lords of Middle-earth[/i]. I have reached the same conclusion about the [i][thing=179404]Warriors of Middle-earth[/thing][/i], but with that expansion, I have no personal experience on which to base my opinion, apart from what I have read and seen from others.
Beebsman
I love war of the ring and I enjoy this expansion, however, I don’t think it’s entirely necessary. If you want to collect them all and have all the content I wouldn’t blame you one bit. This game is historically great. However, from a purely gameplay standpoint this game just adds more rules complexity. It’s not that bad, just not that necessary either. I think it helps free people player a little bit more than shadow. Galadriels ability to recruit in Lorien under siege is great for trying to hold that location longer, but the rest isn’t super impactful to what is already a great game. I’m glad I have it, but the game doesn’t need it.
Allein
More options and alternatives to create yourown story in the Middle-Earth. Can't mark it as essential since the base game itself is a masterpiece.