This Lord of the Rings wargame deal makes me feel like a kid at Christmas again

2024-12-02

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War of the Rohirrim - Battle of Edoras box on a table, in front of shelves with board games

Recent updatesDecember 3:Unfortunately this discount on Battle of Edoras has run out of stock in the US, so keep an eye on that listing in case it returns (Miniature Market can sometimes bring items back at the reduced rate later on). However, UK fans can breathe easy - the discount is still available there.Original story follows.You can ride to ruin, death, and the world’s ending for less with this discount on the new edition of the Lord of the Rings wargame, and it’s really taking me back.Designed to tie in with The War of the Rohirrim animated movie coming out later this month, Battle of Edoras is currently available to pre-order for$187 at Miniature Marketrather than the usual $220. As for UK fans, it’s£111.99 at Magic Madhouseinstead of £140. I’ve had a good look around like a warg scout on patrol, but have yet to find the Lord of the Rings wargame for less. Based on previous Games Workshop/Warhammer releases, I also doubt it’ll dip in price any further before launch on December 14th.As someone that grew up when The Lord of the Rings trilogy was hitting cinemas, I would ask for the wargaming boxset that accompanied each movie every Christmas. I adored these starter sets, so it makes me all kinds of nostalgic that we’ve finally got another one for the Holiday season. You can be sure I’ll be running through Battle of Edoras' scenarios over the festive season like I’m 11 again.Naturally, this is just one of manyCyber Monday board game dealscurrently doing the rounds. For more, be sure to check out our hub.Battle of Edoras |$220$187 at Miniature MarketSave $33 -As far as I can tell, this new boxed set hasn’t ever been cheaper than it is now. Just bear in mind that it won’t arrive on your doorstep until release day, which is December 14th.Buy it if:✅ You want to get back into LotR wargaming✅ You like either faction featured hereDon’t buy it if:❌ You aren’t fussed about Rohan/DunlandPrice check:💲Warhammer | $220⭐ UK price:£140£111.99 at Magic MadhouseView DealShould you buy Battle of Edoras?Battle of Edoras is a return to the movie-themed boxsets of old we used to get ages ago; rather than the sprawling packs based on specific conflicts (like the excellentBattle of Osgiliathset from 2022), this is based onThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimanime that tells the story of Helm Hammerhand’s family. Y’know, the guy who was important enough to have the fortress of Helm’s Deep named after him.Freshly updated with this new setting centered around the warriors of Rohan vs. wildmen of Dunland, this box features two full armies, the core rulebook, a scenario pack, board, terrain, and dice. In other words, it’s got everything you need to get going with the game. Add a sprinkling of new rules (albeit very few big changes, because the game wasn’t in need of an overhaul) and you’ve got a solid intro for one of Games Workshop’s longer-running systems.(Image credit: Benjamin Abbott)I’ve not managed to dig in properly yet because I’ve been tied up with Black Friday and Cyber Monday coverage, but so far it’s the sort of thematic, narrative wargaming that made me fall in love with this system in the first place. Although we don’t have full context for what’s going on here due to its missions being based on a film that isn’t out yet, it does a decent job of selling the stakes whilst weaving in a drip-feed of rules. This is the kind of boxset where every scenario revolves around teaching you a specific mechanic or skill, but that doesn’t come at the cost of drama.My one gripe? The models are much fiddlier than I’d like. Don’t get me wrong, they look magnificent when finished. But do the Dunlendings need separate, tiny face pieces, for example? I suspect this has something to do with practicalities, mold-space, customization, and fitting as much as possible onto one sprue, but I’m not sure it’s as beginner friendly as I’d like.Still, that’s the only downside I’ve seen so far with what is shaping up to be a great boxset. If you’ve got a hankering to get back into Lord of the Rings wargaming, I’d recommend it.My review should be up shortly, so keep an eye out if you’re on the fence.For more savings, don’t miss the latestCyber Monday gaming dealsor theseCyber Monday Lego deals.Round up of today’s best dealsCatan$29.99View DealSee all pricesZ-Man Games Pandemic$16.99View DealSee all pricesRavensburger Disney Villainous$20.36View DealSee all pricesLife in Reterra$29.99$17.99PreorderSee all pricesGloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion$49.99$44.97View DealSee all pricesLeder Games Root$46.99View DealSee all pricesFantasy Flight Games Cosmic Encounter$69.99$55.99View DealSee all pricesDays of Wonder Ticket to Ride: Asia$39.99$19.97View DealSee all pricesSushi Go!$11.99View DealSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices

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December 3:Unfortunately this discount on Battle of Edoras has run out of stock in the US, so keep an eye on that listing in case it returns (Miniature Market can sometimes bring items back at the reduced rate later on). However, UK fans can breathe easy - the discount is still available there.Original story follows.

You can ride to ruin, death, and the world’s ending for less with this discount on the new edition of the Lord of the Rings wargame, and it’s really taking me back.

Designed to tie in with The War of the Rohirrim animated movie coming out later this month, Battle of Edoras is currently available to pre-order for$187 at Miniature Marketrather than the usual $220. As for UK fans, it’s£111.99 at Magic Madhouseinstead of £140. I’ve had a good look around like a warg scout on patrol, but have yet to find the Lord of the Rings wargame for less. Based on previous Games Workshop/Warhammer releases, I also doubt it’ll dip in price any further before launch on December 14th.

As someone that grew up when The Lord of the Rings trilogy was hitting cinemas, I would ask for the wargaming boxset that accompanied each movie every Christmas. I adored these starter sets, so it makes me all kinds of nostalgic that we’ve finally got another one for the Holiday season. You can be sure I’ll be running through Battle of Edoras' scenarios over the festive season like I’m 11 again.

Naturally, this is just one of manyCyber Monday board game dealscurrently doing the rounds. For more, be sure to check out our hub.

Battle of Edoras |$220$187 at Miniature MarketSave $33 -As far as I can tell, this new boxed set hasn’t ever been cheaper than it is now. Just bear in mind that it won’t arrive on your doorstep until release day, which is December 14th.Buy it if:✅ You want to get back into LotR wargaming✅ You like either faction featured hereDon’t buy it if:❌ You aren’t fussed about Rohan/DunlandPrice check:💲Warhammer | $220⭐ UK price:£140£111.99 at Magic MadhouseView Deal

Battle of Edoras | $220$187 at Miniature MarketSave $33 - Buy it if:Don’t buy it if:Price check:⭐ UK price: £140£111.99 at Magic Madhouse

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Should you buy Battle of Edoras?

Battle of Edoras is a return to the movie-themed boxsets of old we used to get ages ago; rather than the sprawling packs based on specific conflicts (like the excellentBattle of Osgiliathset from 2022), this is based onThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimanime that tells the story of Helm Hammerhand’s family. Y’know, the guy who was important enough to have the fortress of Helm’s Deep named after him.

Freshly updated with this new setting centered around the warriors of Rohan vs. wildmen of Dunland, this box features two full armies, the core rulebook, a scenario pack, board, terrain, and dice. In other words, it’s got everything you need to get going with the game. Add a sprinkling of new rules (albeit very few big changes, because the game wasn’t in need of an overhaul) and you’ve got a solid intro for one of Games Workshop’s longer-running systems.

(Image credit: Benjamin Abbott)

Battle of Edoras sprues, rules manual, and box on a wooden table

I’ve not managed to dig in properly yet because I’ve been tied up with Black Friday and Cyber Monday coverage, but so far it’s the sort of thematic, narrative wargaming that made me fall in love with this system in the first place. Although we don’t have full context for what’s going on here due to its missions being based on a film that isn’t out yet, it does a decent job of selling the stakes whilst weaving in a drip-feed of rules. This is the kind of boxset where every scenario revolves around teaching you a specific mechanic or skill, but that doesn’t come at the cost of drama.

My one gripe? The models are much fiddlier than I’d like. Don’t get me wrong, they look magnificent when finished. But do the Dunlendings need separate, tiny face pieces, for example? I suspect this has something to do with practicalities, mold-space, customization, and fitting as much as possible onto one sprue, but I’m not sure it’s as beginner friendly as I’d like.

Still, that’s the only downside I’ve seen so far with what is shaping up to be a great boxset. If you’ve got a hankering to get back into Lord of the Rings wargaming, I’d recommend it.

My review should be up shortly, so keep an eye out if you’re on the fence.

For more savings, don’t miss the latestCyber Monday gaming dealsor theseCyber Monday Lego deals.

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