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The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit
2027
Rules assistance for The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
For 1 player
Rules assistant for The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit
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The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit is a board game released in 2027 for 1–4 players and 90–120 minutes per game. It was designed by Thomas Cauët, Craig Van Ness, Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Noah Cohen, Justin Kemppainen, and Alan Roach and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
Restoration Games and Space Cowboys are partnering to revive a beloved classic board game, The Queen’s Gambit – this time set in the world of The Lord of the Rings. Like its predecessor, The Lord of the Rings: The King’s Gambit features a sprawling, epic battle across multiple fields of play. The Riders of Rohan clash against hordes of Orcs on Pelennor Fields. The brave Gondorians fend off the forces of Shadow in Minas Tirith. Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas maneuver their way through Haradrim on the Great Port at Pelargir to join the fight. And Frodo and Sam navigate the perilous journey through Mordor to the fires of Mount Doom. Game design is led by Rob Daviau, the legendary designer and co-founder of Restoration Games. Packed with detailed figures, thrilling decisions, and countless ways to win, this game delivers the ultimate experience for fans of The Lord of the Rings and board gaming alike.
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- Restoration Games
Questions and answers
The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit is 90–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Team-Based Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit are: Thomas Cauët, Craig Van Ness, Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Noah Cohen, Justin Kemppainen, and Alan Roach. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.