Lord Of The Rings: War Of The Ring The Battle Of Five Armies

Categories: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Novel-based, Wargame

Mechanics: Area Majority/Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Hand Management

Players: 2

Ages: 13+

Playtime: 90–240 Min

The Battle of Five Armies - Epic Strategy Board Game

The epic clash that Bilbo Baggins witnessed at the end of his quest is about to unfold in The Battle of Five Armies. In this thrilling two-player board game, players recreate the dramatic conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

The Free Peoples—comprising Elves, Dwarves, and Men—have formed a tenuous alliance to defend the Lonely Mountain and its treasure from the relentless onslaught of the Necromancer’s minions. Led by Bolg, son of Azog, the Shadow Armies are set to launch a devastating assault on the ruins of Dale and the Front Gate.

Will the Goblins breach the mountain and launch a two-pronged attack to overwhelm the defenders? Can the arrival of Beorn, the powerful skin-changer, shift the balance in favor of the Free Peoples? Will the majestic Eagles arrive in time to halt the Goblin advance?

In The Battle of Five Armies, one player commands the Shadow Armies under Bolg’s leadership, while the other controls the Free Peoples—Men, Dwarves, and Elves, guided by Gandalf. Based on the acclaimed mechanics from the War of the Ring board game, this game features action dice and event cards, ensuring each playthrough is unique. The addition of the "Fate Track" mechanic introduces new layers of strategy, managing the arrival of allies and triggering special events.

Key characters like Bilbo, Gandalf, Thorin, Dain, the Elven King, Bard, Beorn, and Bolg are all represented with powerful special abilities and detailed miniatures, enhancing the immersive experience.

Relive the epic battle and shape the fate of Middle-earth in The Battle of Five Armies!