--- product_id: 18943309 title: "Battle of Five Armies" brand: "ares games" price: "₱11706" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Ares Games" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/18943309-battle-of-five-armies store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 90+ minutes immersive play Action Dice-driven gameplay 125 detailed plastic miniatures Battle of Five Armies **Brand:** ares games **Price:** ₱11706 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚔️ Command Middle-earth’s fate—will you lead the Free Peoples or the Shadow Armies to victory? ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Battle of Five Armies by ares games - **How much does it cost?** ₱11706 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/18943309-battle-of-five-armies) ## Best For - ares games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ares games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dynamic Fate Track:** Unique mechanic triggers allies and events, ensuring no two games are alike. - • **Epic Tactical Duel:** Two-player strategic battle recreating Tolkien’s legendary clash. - • **Fast-Paced, Deep Strategy:** Action dice and event cards create thrilling, unpredictable gameplay. - • **Iconic Characters & Abilities:** Play as Gandalf, Bolg, Beorn and more with powerful, unique skills. - • **Immersive Miniature Experience:** 125 finely sculpted figures bring Middle-earth to your tabletop. ## Overview The Battle of Five Armies is a two-player, 90+ minute board game by Ares Games featuring 125 plastic miniatures and a blend of action dice, event cards, and a Fate Track mechanic. Set in Tolkien’s universe, players command iconic characters and armies in a tactical struggle for control of the Lonely Mountain, delivering a richly thematic and highly replayable experience. ## Description The stalwart warriors of the Free Peoples - Elves, Dwarves and Men - formed an uneasy alliance to defend the Lonely Mountain and the treasure of Smaug. Now, they are facing the endless horde of minions of the Necromancer. The Shadow Armies, led by Bolg, son of Azog, are going to sweep the ruins of Dale and the Front Gate with an unstoppable onslaught. Will the Goblins come through the mountain soon enough to overwhelm the Free Peoples with a two-pronged attack? Can the arrival of Beorn, the skin-changer, turn the tide in favor of the Free Peoples? Will the coming of the Eagles stop the Goblins from crossing the mountain? The Battle of Five Armies is a two-players game that allows you to re-create the epic conclusion of The Hobbit, the world-renowned masterpiece by J. R. R. Tolkien. The Shadow player commands the armies of Bolg, son of Azog, the King of the Goblins of Mount Gundabad, while the Free Peoples player is in control of Men, Dwarves and Elves, led by Gandalf to fend off the goblin army. Based on the acclaimed mechanics first used in the War of the Ring boardgame, The Battle of Five Armies merges action dice and event cards, to make each game a unique experience. The system has been further enhanced by the addition of the Fate Track mechanic, handling the arrival of the allies and the triggering of special events. All the key characters in the battle - Bilbo, Gandalf, Thorin, Dain, the Elven King, Bard, Beorn, Bolg - are featured with powerful special abilities and unique sculptures. The Battle of Five Armies includes 125 plastic figures and many more top-quality components. Review: amazingly fun, fantastic game - Ares Games is becoming a household name for quality and great games. This is a simplified version of War of the Ring, but is still unique that it is its own game. This game is dripping with theme, 1 player controls the free people, and the other is the shadow player. There is a couple different win conditions for both sides, if the Free People can bring Beorn into the game before the shadow player has at least 6 points the free people win, if the fate track reaches 15 free people win, If Bolg gets eliminated Free People win. If Shadow player gets 10 pointa and controls front gate they automatically win, or if they have 10 points at the end of a round they win. The shadow army is racing to take control of settlements and free peoples fortifications, and trying to get Bolg into play through combat and card play. This is an amazing miniatures game set in the hobbit universe. All the key characters are here, and each is very unique from each other. If you want to see a complete game in action, Ricky Royal has a play through on his youtube channel, he shows all aspects of the game and explains the rules in a very entertaining way. We give this game a 10-10, this is the most amazing game I have played in awhile, and can't wait to what Ares Games releases next. Review: Awesome game - If you liked the War of the Ring board game this is awesome too. Has a great fast paced tactical gameplay, great quality pieces and board. The game balance seems fair, haven’t played too many games yet but neither side seems to be overpowered. There were no missing or damaged pieces. It’s a really fun game made a great Christmas present, happy I got it. ## Features - Ages: 13+ - Number of Players: 2 - Playing Time: 90+ minutes - The Battle of Five Armies includes 125 plastic figures and many more top-quality components. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00OYB7A6S | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #229,675 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #5,892 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | Ares Games | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 67 Reviews | | Edition | Revised Edition | | Educational Objective | Science | | Estimated Playing Time | 90 Minutes | | Game Mechanics | Action Dice, Event Cards, Fate Track | | Genre | Wargame | | Included Components | Board games pieces | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 16.12 x 11 x 3.62 inches | | Item Part Number | AGSWOTR010 | | Item Type Name | Board game | | Item Weight | 32 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Ares Games | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 960.0 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 36.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | WOTR010 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty | | Material Type | Plastic | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 156 | | Model Number | WOTR010 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Rulebook Availability | Printed Included | | Set Name | The Battle of Five Armies | | Size | Medium, Small | | Subject Character | King | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | Theme | Fantasy | | UPC | 797864996371 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Battle of Five Armies - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UkYw7m4iL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ amazingly fun, fantastic game *by R***L on October 1, 2016* Ares Games is becoming a household name for quality and great games. This is a simplified version of War of the Ring, but is still unique that it is its own game. This game is dripping with theme, 1 player controls the free people, and the other is the shadow player. There is a couple different win conditions for both sides, if the Free People can bring Beorn into the game before the shadow player has at least 6 points the free people win, if the fate track reaches 15 free people win, If Bolg gets eliminated Free People win. If Shadow player gets 10 pointa and controls front gate they automatically win, or if they have 10 points at the end of a round they win. The shadow army is racing to take control of settlements and free peoples fortifications, and trying to get Bolg into play through combat and card play. This is an amazing miniatures game set in the hobbit universe. All the key characters are here, and each is very unique from each other. If you want to see a complete game in action, Ricky Royal has a play through on his youtube channel, he shows all aspects of the game and explains the rules in a very entertaining way. We give this game a 10-10, this is the most amazing game I have played in awhile, and can't wait to what Ares Games releases next. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome game *by A***Y on January 10, 2025* If you liked the War of the Ring board game this is awesome too. Has a great fast paced tactical gameplay, great quality pieces and board. The game balance seems fair, haven’t played too many games yet but neither side seems to be overpowered. There were no missing or damaged pieces. It’s a really fun game made a great Christmas present, happy I got it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are a Middle-Earth or Board Game fan, BUY THIS GAME!! *by T***S on November 24, 2014* This is one of the best board games I have ever played. It does the license credit and is also fun in it's own right. I like how it makes both sides fun to play. I also like how the games's mechanics mimic the actual events of the battle yet allow each play through to differ even though the structure is the same. However the play time they list is completely wrong. The first time I played it the battle lasted for 5 hours not including set-up time and reading the instructions. It was lots of fun though and really fast paced. My later playthroughs usually last from 2-3.5 hours so that first one was probably just learning the game. ## Frequently Bought Together - Battle of Five Armies - Ares Games War of The Ring - Kings of Middle-Earth - Fantasy Flight Games Ares Games War of The Ring 2nd Edition, Multi-Colored (AGS WOTR001), 2 to 4 Players --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/18943309-battle-of-five-armies](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/18943309-battle-of-five-armies) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*