War of the Ring is an epic strategy board game that immerses players in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" – filled with thrilling adventures, dramatic battles, and unforgettable characters. As players of the Free Peoples, you command the armies of the greatest kingdoms of the Third Age: from the Riders of Rohan to the soldiers of Gondor and the Elves of Rivendell. Your task is to defend the last free lands of Middle-earth.

On the battlefield, you face Sauron's terrible servants and desperately try to halt the tide of darkness while simultaneously leading the Ring-bearers to Mount Doom. As players of Shadow, you lead the hordes of the Dark Lord and his most powerful servants, aiming to shroud Middle-earth in eternal darkness. Legions of Orcs, Trolls, Wargs, and the fearsome Ringwraiths await your command. Track down the Ring-bearer and claim Sauron's most precious treasure, or annihilate your enemies with the might of your armies. This is your chance to change the course of history for an entire era.

Contents of the box:

• a massive (70–100 cm) game board, consisting of two parts
• 205 plastic figures representing armies and characters (over thirty different designs)
• 16 action dice
• 5 battle dice
• 76 cardboard tokens
• 110 event and character cards
• rulebook
• two player aid sheets.