Ares Games War of the Ring - Kings of Middle-Earth Expansion Board Game Ages 13+ 2-4 Players 120+ Minutes Playing TimeKings of Middle-earth is an expansion for War of the Ring 2nd Edition and introduces Sovereigns and Dark Chieftains. These two new types of characters represent important personalities of Middle-earth with a vital role in the War of the Ring. For centuries Sauron sought to exert his influence over the rulers of Middle-earth while Gandalf worked tirelessly to revive hope and stir resistance against the Shadow. Now you can decide the outcome of this struggle for the hearts and minds of Middle-earth's rulers... This expansion also adds three new Characters the Dark Chieftains to the Shadow hosts. Unlike the Ringwraiths who were fully controlled by the Rings of Power these powerful leaders of the Shadow Armies had distinct personalities but ultimately all were subject to the commands of Sauron or Saruman. One Dark Chieftain is included for each of the three Shadow Nations - the Black Serpent the Shadow of Mirkwood and Uglúk. You can add KINGS OF MIDDLE–EARTH directly to WAR OF THE RING or combine it together with Lords of Middle–Earth™ and Warriors of Middle–Earth™ to give an unprecedented depth to the game and discover new surprising strategies.