The game design comes from the team behind Dune: Imperium and incorporates tableau building, action selection, and area control mechanics.

Design draws inspiration from classic strategy games like War of the Ring and Star Wars: Rebellion to let players forge their own Wheel of Time narrative while honoring the source material.

The game is funded on Kickstarter and has already surpassed its goal, raising over $1.1 million as backers rally behind a highly anticipated, story-driven box experience.

The Wheel of Time is returning to the tabletop with an official board game, War of the Dragon: The Wheel of Time, licensed by Dire Wolf and developed by Dire Wolf Digital.

The creators describe a deeply story-driven goal—capturing The Wheel of Time “in a box” rather than simply capitalizing on IP, reflecting a long-awaited project by the designers.

Release is planned for January 2027, with ongoing coverage and trailers building anticipation.

The project focuses on The Shadow Rising and the Battle of the Two Rivers, aiming to cover major conflicts from the series in its初

Initial scope centers on key early arcs—starting with The Shadow Rising and the Battle of the Two Rivers—to ground the adaptation in canonical events.

Two play modes offer different experiences: Hero Mode for accessible entry and Epic Mode to recreate the saga’s escalating conflicts, including the Last Battle.

Backers have shown strong community interest, with the Kickstarter campaign well above its initial target.

As a grand strategy experience, the game centers on Rand al’Thor’s clash with the Dark One, spanning battles from the Two Rivers era through the Last Battle.

Several bundles are offered, with new art and miniatures for main characters such as Egwene, Perrin, Mat, Moiraine, Lan, and Nyneave.