Games Workshop has released a new edition for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, centered around the epic conflicts of The War of the Rohirrim. This latest edition promises to immerse players in the iconic battles of Middle-earth like never before, with updated rules, new miniatures, and expanded lore. Unlike Games Workshop’s other games, MESBG has maintained that same excellent ruleset for years, and this edition seems to have hit the perfect mark of keeping the mechanics MESBG players loved while updating some of the more outdated mechanics of the game.
Along with the new rules comes stunning new miniatures depicting iconic characters such as Haleth and Hama the princes of Rohan and Wulf and General Targ leading the Hill Tribes. These models are round within the new War of the Rohirrim-Battle of Edoras box set that is an absolute hit when it comes to GW starters for any game system. Players can truly bring the War of the Rohirrim movie that was recently released to life on their tabletops.
Games Workshop has recently released a new edition of the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game, much to the delight of fans and enthusiasts. This tabletop game allows players to immerse themselves in the rich and fantastical world of Middle Earth, filled with iconic characters and epic battles. With the signature attention to detail and high-quality miniatures that Games Workshop is known for, this new edition promises an even more engaging and strategic gaming experience.
Players can expect updated rules, streamlined gameplay mechanics, and new additions to the game that will enhance their overall experience. Whether you are a veteran player or a newcomer to the world of Middle Earth, this new edition offers something for everyone. From recreating iconic battles from the Lord of the Rings trilogy to forging your own narrative campaigns, the possibilities are endless. Injecting the Middle Earth narrative into the tabletop experience is something MESBG does superbly. The iconic heroes and villains of Middle Earth are perfectly represented in the game with their rules making them feel truly epic compared to the normal warrior models of each faction. This is a game that centers around it’s character rules, and that certainly isn’t a bad thing!
MESBG continues to be a popular choice for gamers who are looking for a blend of strategy, storytelling, and immersive gameplay. With the release of the animated War of the Rohirrim, the timing of the new edition makes perfect sense especially when paired with a new comprehensive starter box. The aptly titles War of The Rohirrim starter box from GW is an amazing product for new or returning players to jump right into MESBG. Coming complete with everything listed below it is a true one purchase entry into an amazing miniatures game (although I think any gamer will be hard pressed to stop at just the starter box).
The Miniatures
The Forces of Good
– 1x Haleth, Prince of Rohan on foot
– 1x Haleth, Prince of Rohan mounted on an armoured horse
– 1x Háma, Prince of Rohan on foot
– 1x Háma, Prince of Rohan mounted on a horse
– 24x Warriors of Rohan, armed with a mix of spears, hand weapons, shields, and bows
The Forces of Evil
– 1x Wulf, High Lord of the Hill Tribes on foot
– 1x Wulf, High Lord of the Hill Tribes mounted on a horse
– 1x General Targg on foot
– 1x General Targg mounted on a horse
– 24x Hill Tribesman, armed with a mix of weapons, flaming brands, and bows
The Scenery
– 2 sets of modular Rohan Houses, building two large pieces, plus a variety of accessories and fences
The Rules
This box contains the complete, unabridged 176-page hardback Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual, covering both Narrative and Matched Play games with your Middle-earth miniatures. Everything from the basic fundamentals of movement and combat, through to fielding siege engines and casting magical powers is here, in an updated format, plus photos of beautifully-painted armies to inspire you!
The Accessories
– 12 6-sided dice in two colours
– 1x range ruler
– 1x 3’x3′ square double-sided play mat
– 2x Quick Reference Guides
Some players may not be interested in the forces of Rohan or the Hill Tribes, and that is where the MESBG Battle Host boxes come in. With boxes for the forces of Rohan, Mordor, Isengard, and Minas Tirith currently available it is extremely easy to get a fully playable army in a single purchase. I choose the Mordor Battlehost box myself and with just one additional purchase of an Orc heroes blister was able to make a very fun 500pts army to play games of MESBG with.
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The Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game continues to be a popular choice for gamers who are looking for a blend of strategy, storytelling, and immersive gameplay. Whether you are a veteran player or new to the game, this new edition promises to deliver an immersive and thrilling gaming experience set in the rich world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Get ready to ride to war and defend Rohan (or destroy it) in this exciting new chapter of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.