
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,142
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Dragon Rampant: Fantasy Wargaming Rules
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2015

Expansion for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual
2018
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Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: War In Rohan is an expansion for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual released in 2018 for 2–4 players and 120–540 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
Inside this 128-page hardback supplement, you will find: – History of Rohan: A guide to the realm, from its founding by Eorl the Young to the time of Helm Hammerhand and the troubled reign of King Théoden at the end of the Third Age. – Scenarios: 24 narrative play Scenarios ranging in size from small skirmishes to mighty clashes let you refight your favourite battles from the books and films, from the burning of the Westfold to the fateful siege of Helm’s Deep. – War in Rohan Campaign: Link the Scenarios together into a flowing campaign, with each battle having an impact on others. – Sieges: Brand-new rules for fighting sieges, including siege equipment, profiles for various items and equipment that you might encounter during a siege, as well as internal and external doors found within a castle. Also includes two Siege-specific Scenarios to allow you to recreate siege battles of your own creation. – Armies: Background, tactics and army lists for Rohan, Lothlórien, Fangorn, Isengard, and Dunland. Includes new profiles for a range of Heroes. – Legendary Legions: Nine stand-alone army lists representing the forces that fought in famous battles of the War of the Ring including: The Defenders of Helm’s Deep, Théodred’s Guard, Riders of Éomer, Paths of the Druadan, Uglûk’s Scouts, Wolves of Isengard, Assault upon Helm’s Deep, and Army of Dunland. – Miniatures showcase: A selection of Citadel and Forge World models for each of the armies in this supplement.
Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: War In Rohan supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: War In Rohan is 120–540 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: War In Rohan has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: War In Rohan belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: War In Rohan as an expansion for Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual to use it. Check that your edition of Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: Rules Manual is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.