The One Ring RPG Board Game

This beautifully presented and updated volume of The One Ring RPG by Cubicle 7 is easily the best role playing game out there based on the works of JRR Tolkien.It’s superbly researched and obviously devised by Tolkien devotees; this is no cheap cash-in off the back of the success of the film franchise. The 330-page book oozes quality, with a lovely layout, atmospheric artwork and stitched binding.Player characters are flung into a dangerous world set between the Battle of the Five Armies (The Hobbit) and the rise of Sauron (The Lord Of The Rings). The “Darkening of Mirkwood” theme makes for a suspenseful and forbidding setting, with the corruption mechanic of Shadow Points putting creeping malevolence centre stage.The game itself is well thought-out, easy to grasp and plays well. It makes a refreshing change from OGL play, but for those unwilling to surrender their d20s the publishers have also released Adventures In Middle Earth, which adapts the game to 5th edition D&D rules.The One Ring is well supported by a a dozen or so supplements offering gazetteers and adventures, with more due for publication in 2020. All are of the same high standards as this core rule book.The Adventurer’s Companion is also a worthwhile expansion of the game. You can play with 6-sided dice and a standard d12, although dedicated TOR dice are available. Otherwise, the book comprises a standalone game that should prove difficult to beat.

"The world has changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Much that once was is lost. For none now live who remember it. It began with the forging of the great rings. Three were given to the elves, immortal, wisest and fairest of all beings. Seven to the Dwarf Lords, great miners and craftsmen of the mountain halls. And nine, nine rings were gifted to the race of men, who above all else desired power. For within these rings was bound the strength and will to govern each race."It also forged this amazing book! Fantastic RPG game especially for LOTR fans, have you ever wanted to step into Middle Earth? Then grab this book and some hobbits, sit down and play! Just don't give the ring to Sauron please as he means to destroy the world...

This RPG is awesome. It has nearly everything an RPG really wants. Stunning artwork, extraordinary work on the concept, characters, and mechanics of the game. Also, it is one of the most well-written RPG rulebooks out there.Altough, the book, came a little dented, especially on the front cover. But it's readable and I can use it.

The book is in A1 condition - you wouldn't think it was 2nd hand. Thank you!

Great RPG.

To write a thorough review of this game would make for lengthy reading. Others have done reviews including the mechanics of the game and there are several sites offering good explanations as well as Youtube reviews. I write this to offer support to what appears to be an excellent system.I say 'appears' because it hasn't made it to the table yet due to other commitments. But it will.This rule book is a thing of beauty. Its well written. Has evocative artwork. Its sturdy and wonderfully tactile. Like many who will consider rule this I am obviously a 'Lord of the Rings' fan. This is not that. Its adventuring in Middle Earth. It has specufic nuances which lend it terrific flavour, such as the travel rules.Conbat appears nicely handled without being too weighty. There is no need for minitures. Its a narrative game.As others have said, this is Middle Earth. Consider a sort of Northern European dark ages setting were lores, tales and mysteries in the world, as well as its evils are really and tangible. There is not a large high magic component but for me that works. Potions of healing etc often remove the gritiness of a game. (Drink this.... back to full health, hurray) It offers scope for fantasy at a rather more subtle level than some games but with a background second to none to be used as you want.I am genuinely exited to get this going and have already bought Tales from Wilderland and Heart of the Wild. Again such good material. Having read it through I can see the adventures before us ckearly.If you are concerned about community, because it is way smaller than the mighty D and D, get yourself on the web (roll20, goolge+). Its out there.At this point I cant recommend this enough to those prepared to play a game set in a fantastic world, with a great easy to follow rule book and good number of fabulous suppliments to support you.By the way, I like and play D and D 5e as a player Its great. This provides a different option that still offers such a wide scope and depth. Where it may appear lacking a few monsters and magic to some folk (but they are there! Beware) it readily makes up for in other key areas.Its all there for you to get going and I cant wait. If you think it may be for you, it is.