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- BGG #230
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War of the Ring
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2004
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- 10.0
Rules assistance for War of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earth
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Rules assistant for War of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earth
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War of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earth is an expansion for War of the Ring: Second Edition released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Marco Maggi, Francesco Nepitello, and Roberto Di Meglio and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
During the War of the Ring, the strongholds of the Free Peoples faced their darkest hour, under assault by the relentless armies of the Shadow. Siege towers advanced against mighty walls; catapults battered the defenders day after day. Yet these assaults – those that took place, and those that might have – were decided not only by swords and engines of war, but by the endurance and courage of the brave souls standing against overwhelming odds. Sieges Of Middle-Earth is the fourth expansion for the War of The Ring: Second Edition board game, focusing on the siege battles against the main strongholds of the Free Peoples. New game mechanisms bring those desperate battles to the forefront of the conflict: the Shadow player can field powerful siege engines to smash fortifications and spread despair among the defenders, while the Free Peoples player may attempt heroic feats, lead bold sorties, and inspire last stands that can turn the tide of battle. New components include plastic figures, special dice, tokens, and cards to add to the core game, expanding the strategic options of both players and enhancing storytelling possibilities. —description from the publisher
Editions
- War of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earthenAres Games2026
Questions and answers
War of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earth 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 War of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earth is 180 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.
The catalogue lists War of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earth for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
War of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earth belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Movement, and 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 credited designers of War of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earth are: Marco Maggi, Francesco Nepitello, and Roberto Di Meglio. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists War of the Ring: Sieges of Middle-earth as an expansion for War of the Ring: Second Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need War of the Ring: Second Edition to use it. Check that your edition of War of the Ring: Second Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.