{"product_id":"war-of-the-ring-hope-and-despair","title":"War of the Ring: Hope and Despair (Pre-Order)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item is a pre-order item with an expected release date of \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eQ4 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders containing a pre-order items \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWILL NOT SHIP\u003c\/span\u003e until the final pre-order item is able to be shipped.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates and product details are subject to change as new information from the manufacturer is updated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHope and Despair is an expansion for War of the Ring – The Card Game that introduces Story cards, a new type of faction card inspired by the most memorable moments and turning points of The Lord of the Rings. Drawing on Tolkien's rich lore and the emotional depth of Middle-earth, Story cards represent the natural and supernatural forces that shape the fate of its peoples, adding new strategic possibilities and thematic depth to every game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other faction cards, Story cards are played only to the Reserve and remain there for the rest of the round, providing unique effects that can influence the course of the game. As with Character and Item cards, the same Story card can never be played more than once in a round, encouraging players to carefully plan how and when to use these powerful abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expansion also includes additional cards for the Northmen, Easterling, and Ruffian factions introduced in the Fire and Swords expansion, to be used in scenarios featuring those factions. With 54 Story cards – including dedicated Shadow Bot cards for solo and cooperative play, – 40 Story tokens, and rules for integrating the new mechanics, Hope and Despair greatly expands the tactical depth, replayability, and narrative experience of War of the Ring – The Card Game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges 13+\u003cbr\u003e1-6 players\u003cbr\u003e60+ minute play time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e36 Faction cards\u003cbr\u003e18 Shadow Bot Faction cards\u003cbr\u003e40 Story tokens\u003cbr\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACD Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53702373966187,"sku":"AREWOTR104","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/9705\/3645\/files\/gamers-guild-az-ares-games-war-of-the-ring-hope-and-despair-pre-order-acd-distribution-1253810530.jpg?v=1786409011","url":"https:\/\/gamersguildaz.com\/en-ca\/products\/war-of-the-ring-hope-and-despair","provider":"Gamers Guild AZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}