War of the Ring: The Card Game Hope and Despair
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Product Description
Hope and Despair is an expansion for War of the Ring – The Card Game that introduces Story cards, a new type of faction card inspired by the most memorable moments and turning points of The Lord of the Rings. Drawing on Tolkien's rich lore and the emotional depth of Middle-earth, Story cards represent the natural and supernatural forces that shape the fate of its peoples, adding new strategic possibilities and thematic depth to every game.
Unlike other faction cards, Story cards are played only to the Reserve and remain there for the rest of the round, providing unique effects that can influence the course of the game. As with Character and Item cards, the same Story card can never be played more than once in a round, encouraging players to carefully plan how and when to use these powerful abilities.
The expansion also includes additional cards for the Northmen, Easterling, and Ruffian factions introduced in the Fire and Swords expansion, to be used in scenarios featuring those factions. With 54 Story cards – including dedicated Shadow Bot cards for solo and cooperative play, 40 Story tokens, and rules for integrating the new mechanics, Hope and Despair greatly expands the tactical depth, replayability, and narrative experience of War of the Ring – The Card Game.
Product Features
- 1-6 Players
- 60+ Minute play time
- Ages 13+
- Based on The Lord of the Rings franchise
- Introduces Story cards, a new type of faction card inspired by the most memorable moments and turning points of The Lord of the Rings
- Requires the War of the Ring: The Card Game base game to play (sold separately)
Box Contents
- 36 Faction cards
- 18 Shadow Bot Faction cards
- 40 Story tokens
- Rulebook
Additional Details
Created by English author J.R.R. Tolkien, this epic high-fantasy franchise is widely known and beloved around the world. Beginning with the novel, The Hobbit, and later continued with the series, The Lord of the Rings, this fantasy franchise takes place in the fictional setting of Middle-earth that contains a variety of fantasy elements and creatures. Taking inspiration from the novels, the franchise has expanded into film and TV with various iconic blockbusters that continue to display the ability of the brand to adapt to different forms of media.
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