Lord Of The Rings: War Of The Ring: The Fate Of Erebor

Categories: Expansion for Base-game, Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Novel-based, Territory Building, Wargame

Mechanics: N/A

Players: 2–4

Ages: 12+

Playtime: 150–180 Min

The Fate of Erebor - A Variant for War of the Ring Boardgame

What if the Free Peoples had lost the Battle of Five Armies, and Dáin never became King Under the Mountain? Imagine the Dwarves of the Iron Hills as mere survivors, fighting desperately to defend their homes, while Dale remains in ruins and never sees its revival.

In The Fate of Erebor, a gripping variant for the War of the Ring board game, players explore an alternate history where the Shadow player emerges victorious in the Battle of Five Armies. This dramatic shift alters the fate of Middle-earth: Orcs seize the Lonely Mountain, establishing a stronghold there, while the Dwarves' presence in the Iron Hills dwindles. Laketown falls into decay, and the Kingdom of Dale is left as a mere ruin.

This mini-expansion for War of the Ring provides everything needed to adapt the game to this alternate outcome of the Battle of Five Armies. How will this changed course impact the overall struggle for Middle-earth? Discover the answer with The Fate of Erebor and experience a new twist on the epic saga.