{"product_id":"warriors-of-middle-earth-expansion-for-war-of-the-ring-second-edition-ares-games","title":"Warriors of Middle-Earth Expansion for War of the Ring Second Edition | Ares Games","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeepen your strategy with Warriors of Middle-Earth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience a deeper, more strategic War of the Ring Second Edition with Warriors of Middle-Earth, the new expansion from Ares Games. This set brings beloved Middle-Earth characters and armies to the tabletop as fully assembled figures, beyond the original Event cards, inviting richer tactical choices as you map the ebb and flow of conflict across the map. The components are designed to feel substantial in hand, with tactile dice and detailed miniatures that invite immersive play sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s inside and what it adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew special dice that influence combat outcomes and tempo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo decks of Faction Events for expanded strategic options\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA cadre of new figures representing Ents, Dead Men of Dunharrow, Great Eagles of the Misty Mountains, Corsairs of Umbar, Wild Hillmen of Dunland, Giant Spiders of Mirkwood, and Mordor forces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpanded roles for Free Peoples and Shadow players, each with distinctive abilities that interact with the core rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese additions bring more tactical levers to the table. For Free Peoples, Ents can be called to help free Rohan or to shield key regions; Eagles may ride to rescue the Fellowship or relieve a siege from above. For Shadow, Corsair fleets can sail along the Anduin, Dunlending raiders can threaten Edoras, and Giant Spiders can pressure dense regions. Each option integrates with existing mechanics, offering flexible paths to set up the next move without guaranteeing a particular outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy consider this expansion for your next session? Warriors of Middle-Earth broadens the strategic toolkit, adding new figures with unique abilities and fresh ways to influence battles. The result is increased variety and replayability, inviting players to experiment with different alliance choices and risk-reward decisions in every encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay details\u003c\/strong\u003e — English version; ages 14+, supports 2 to 4 players; typical play sessions run about 150 to 180 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew depth for both Free Peoples and Shadow sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFresh combatants with unique abilities on the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRequires War of the Ring Second Edition base game to play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What does Warriors of Middle-Earth add to War of the Ring Second Edition?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: New figures, dice, and two faction-event decks expand options for both Free Peoples and Shadow players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many players and playing time does the expansion support?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Supports 2–4 players with typical sessions of 150–180 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Ares Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930192916862,"sku":"B01I5GPG7W","price":103.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1317\/4398\/files\/ares-games-warriors-middle-earth-expansion-artwork.jpg?v=1771231805","url":"https:\/\/playvia.co.uk\/products\/warriors-of-middle-earth-expansion-for-war-of-the-ring-second-edition-ares-games","provider":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}