Features of War of the Ring: The Card Game by Devir

War of the Ring: The Card Game by Devir brings the epic conflict of The Lord of the Rings to the table through a strategic team-based card game. Inspired by the acclaimed War of the Ring board game, this version divides players between the Free Peoples and the Shadow as they fight to decide the fate of Middle-earth. Each side has its own factions, characters, armies, items and events, creating a tense game where every card can affect a battle or the progress of the Fellowship.

Published by Devir and designed by Ian Brody, this game is ideal for players who enjoy hand management, asymmetric confrontation and constant tactical decisions. The Free Peoples must protect the paths, defend their lands and keep alive the hope that Frodo will reach Mount Doom. The Shadow, meanwhile, seeks to apply military pressure, corrupt the Ring-bearer and spread darkness from Mordor across the most important locations of Middle-earth.

Games are played over several rounds, with players using cards on battlegrounds and path locations. At the end of each round, opposing cards are resolved, victory points are awarded and control of key areas may shift. Hand management is essential: deciding which card to play, which one to save and when to sacrifice a powerful option can be the difference between a narrow victory and a defeat worthy of a sad song in a Bree tavern.

The game includes iconic factions such as Gondor, Rohan, Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Isengard, Mordor and the Southrons. It also features a carefully crafted visual presentation, with artwork from renowned artists associated with Tolkien’s world. This helps reinforce the feeling of taking part in a vast campaign where every front matters, from major battlegrounds to the quieter steps of the Fellowship.

Recommended for 2 to 4 players aged 12 and up, with games lasting around 90 to 120 minutes, War of the Ring: The Card Game is ideal for fans of The Lord of the Rings and for players looking for a strategic, thematic and highly interactive card game. It offers a more accessible alternative to the classic board game while preserving the tension, drama and feeling of fighting for a new age in Middle-earth.

Technical Details

Name: War of the Ring: The Card Game by Devir

Publisher: Devir

Product type: Board game / strategic card game

Licence / Universe: The Lord of the Rings

Author: Ian Brody

Artists / Illustrators: Antonio De Luca, Jon Hodgson, John Howe, Matteo Macchi, Fabio Maiorana, Francesco Mattioli, Andrea Piparo, Dmitry Prosvirnin, Ben Wootten and Kuo Yang

Genre / Mechanics: Team play, hand management, asymmetric confrontation and location control

Number of players: 2 to 4 players

Recommended age: 12 years and up

Approximate play time: 90 to 120 minutes

Language: Spanish

Box dimensions: 30 x 30 cm

Card sizes: 63 x 88 mm and 80.5 x 120 mm

Contents: 120 faction cards, 41 location cards, 14 battleground cards, 27 path cards, 4 reference sheets, 1 starting player marker, more than 40 cardboard tokens and markers, and 1 rulebook.