Ares Games

Inspired by the best-selling and award-winning War of the Ring board game, War of the Ring: The Card Game allows players to journey to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and create their own version of the dramatic conflict between the Dark Lord, Sauron, and the Free Peoples of Middle-earth. In War of the Ring: The Card Game, up to 4 players compete in two teams, the Shadow against the Free Peoples, each player using a specific and different card deck representing the strengths and weaknesses of the different factions involved in the war. The Free Peoples desperately try to complete their quest to destroy the One Ring, while at the same time defending their homelands from the encroaching hordes of Sauron and from his evil allies.   The Shadow player..

War of the Ring The Card Game - Shadow Card Box and Sleeves is the new addition to our new War of the Ring - The Card Game, and it features wonderful art created for the Shadow cards, including the Shadow logo by Francesco Mattioli, the iconic "Doors of Durin" art by John Howe, and the “Black Breath” illustration by Domenico Cava.   The sturdy metal box also contains 60 clear card protector sleeves in 63x88 mm format for faction cards, and 30 clear card protector sleeves in 80x120 mm for battleground and path cards.   Inside the box, you will also find a custom plastic tray designed to contain sleeved cards (in both formats) and tokens from the game.   For dedicated gamers who want to keep their cards in perfect shape, this accessory is the perfect..

Inspired by the best-selling and award-winning War of the Ring board game, War of the Ring – The Card Game immerses players in the quest of The Lord of the Rings. The game allows them to explore their own version of the trilogy, using uniquely designed card decks representing the strengths and weaknesses of the peoples and characters who fought in the War of the Ring.   Its first expansion, Against the Shadow, enables players to experience the adventure alone or cooperatively. The player(s) control the Free Peoples, using the normal rules and cards included in the War of the Ring – The Card Game.   Automated players control the Shadow, using the new decks, which entirely replace the cards included in the core set and which are tailored for solo/cooperative play..