The Free Peoples of Middle-earth are about to face the darkest days of their land. A war is brewing, and only through unification can the forces of good hope to triumph over the might of Sauron. It is an age for heroes…

Fantasy Flight Games is excited to invite you to a day-long celebration of games set in the beloved world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth! June 12th, 2010 at the Fantasy Flight Games Event Center in Roseville, Minnesota, join with your fellow Tolkien fans and take up the cause of good or evil as you help decide the fate of Middle-earth.

The Third Age places you in control of the struggle between the Dark Lord Sauron and the Free Peoples of Middle-earth. Over the course of a single day you will move the grand story forward by playing multiple rounds of War of the Ring, Middle-earth Quest, Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation, and The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game. This unique competition levels the playing field by presenting both beginners and experienced players with an assortment of objectives and in-game goals to attempt on their road to victory. No matter what your skill level or familiarity with these titles, your enthusiasm for Middle-earth and a willingness to try new games is all you'll need.

Your achievements will not only accrue points that contribute to your personal standing, but will also affect the balance between good and evil, causing the final fate of Middle-earth to unfold over the course of the day.

Head to our description page for more information, and check out our full schedule of events (pdf, 220 KB). Ready to join the fight? Register at our webstore!

Will you take on the mantle of a hero, helping Gandalf and the White Council in their struggle against the shadow? Or, will you take the role of Sauron himself, seeking the domination, corruption, and enslavement of all that is free and kind? Whatever your choice, the fate of Middle-earth is in your hands!