Ares Games stands with Ukraine and the victims and refugees of the Russian invasion. There are many wars in the world, even today, but in Ukraine we see a crisis of a size without precedent in recent history, with a democratic European country suffering from a hostile aggression and millions of refugees fleeing their homes, while innocent victims are killed every day as the bombs hit civil buildings.

As a tangible token of support to the plight of the Ukrainian people, we will devolve to two organizations – Red Cross International and MSF Doctors Without Borders – the entire proceedings of the sale of the last nine copies of the Collector’s Edition of The Battle of Five Armies, numbered 1492 to 1500. Copies are sold at the price of $ 1200 each (+taxes, if applicable), including shipping.

This Collector’s Edition of The Battle of Five Armies had a single print run of 1500 copies. Copies offered are numbered 1492-1500. Ares Games will devolve the entire amount of the sale to the programs to support Ukraine of the two selected NGOs. The cost of the product, shipping, and taxes will be Ares’ own contribution to the initiative, estimated in a value of $ 2500.

These 9 copies have a special story. They were left unfinished at the factory for several months, as there was a shortage of a small component (the standard combat dice) at the end of production. Later on, we managed to find very similar dice in a different color, and completed the manufacturing. This small difference is acknowledged by a special signed letter included in the copies and signed by Ares’ director of production and co-author of the game, Roberto Di Meglio. Now, these copies will be even more special, as the proceeds of their sales are devolved to a cause we deem worthy.

The Collector’s Edition of The Battle of Five Armies is a unique collector’s item, matching in style our previous limited edition release of War of the Ring 2nd Edition.

The Battle of Five Armies allows you to re-create the epic conclusion of The Hobbit, depicting the fierce struggle, witnessed by Bilbo Baggins at the end of his quest, in a beautiful and unique boardgame format.

The Battle of Five Armies Collector’s Edition includes a high-quality version of all the components featured in the regular version of the game, featuring 126 hand-painted figures, in a special deluxe packaging, and with a limited edition certificate of authenticity.

Included in this version of the game you will find “The Fate of Erebor,”a previously unreleased mini-expansion. including rules and components to reflect the outcome of the Battle of Five Armies as a variant setup of War of the Ring Second Edition.

By purchasing one of these nine copies, you will both get a unique collector’s item, and you will provide a precious contribution to organizations who are committed every day to protect and support innocent victims of war.

If you want to support these organizations without any purchase:

• You can support directly the Red Cross activities for Ukraine AT THIS LINK.
• You can directly support MSF activities for Ukraine AT THIS LINK.